Demand Planning Manager

Gordon Food Service • Wyoming, MI

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About The Position

Gordon Food Service is seeking a visionary and analytical leader to empower and guide the US Demand Planning team to excellence. This role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging advanced statistical algorithms and digital tools for shared success. The Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for developing the team's skills, driving forecast accuracy, and ensuring supply chain alignment to support business growth and profitability. This leader will also excel at building consensus and strong relationships across various business functions, creating a collaborative environment that enhances cross-functional alignment and drives overall organizational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Marketing is required.
• 7 or more years of business experience
• a minimum of 5 years in Demand Planning and/or data science or data analytics.
• Advanced Supply Chain Management Software: Expertise in enterprise-level systems like SAP, o9 Solutions or JDA Software.
• Business Intelligence and Analytics Tools: Proficiency in platforms such as Microstrategy or Google Platforms for data visualization and analysis.
• Advanced Excel and Data Analysis: Strong skills in spreadsheet modeling, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Collaboration and Communication Platforms: Google, Zoom, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Marketing is preferred.
• Experience in foodservice distribution or Supply Chain is preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience is desired, preferably including prior experience in managing by influence across multiple teams and groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic demand planning vision that aligns with the company's overall business objectives
• Lead and develop a high-performing demand planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to streamline processes and enhance forecasting accuracy
• Embrace a servant leadership approach, supporting and empowering team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Champion data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Oversee the development and implementation of best-in-class forecasting methodologies and tools to achieve superior forecast accuracy
• Utilize statistical modeling and demand forecasting techniques to analyze historical data and current market trends
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to gather input and develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Develop and present key demand planning metrics and insights to leadership, providing strategic recommendations while ensuring clear and transparent communication with your team
• Monitor and analyze forecast accuracy and make adjustments as needed to minimize forecast error and optimize inventory levels.
• Champion for the technology solutions to drive innovative ideas and outcomes by being a constant learner.
• Collaborate with data science and Gordon Technology Services teams to enhance demand planning capabilities
• Manages and develops personnel (recruitment, interviewing, hiring, terminations, performance reviews, professional development)
• Manages to the AOP budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
• Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
• If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
• All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
• Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager