Ice Cream Associate Demand Planning Manager
About The Position
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! JOB PURPOSE: The Ice Cream Associate Demand Planning Manager will lead the development of a 12–18 month rolling sales forecast for the Ice Cream Novelties portfolio, covering 2 brands and approximately 40 unique SKUs, totaling $400M in annual net sales. This role acts as the Supply Chain Business Partner across cross-functional teams, supporting the monthly S&OP cycle to build a realistic, input-led forecast and identify risks and opportunities. A key focus is on communicating volume changes and drivers across the end-to-end supply chain, while leveraging machine learning and driving simplification and continuous improvement in forecasting processes and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
- 2–3 years of experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive results in a dynamic setting
- High level of confidence and ability to influence decision-making at various organizational levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead creation of a bottoms-up forecast using business insights and machine learning inputs.
- Translate market and promotional insights into demand drivers for auto-forecast modelling.
- Ensure forecast volumes are aligned with financial projections and submitted on time.
- Facilitate Activity and Demand Review discussions with deep market understanding.
- Drive forecast quality improvements through regular performance reviews with Demand Analysts, Brand, and Customer Strategy teams.
- Provide innovation forecasts to project teams and ensure data-driven planning for new products.
- Partner with Brand, Customer Strategy, and Finance to deliver input-led forecasts across all horizons.
- Ensure coverage of non-forecastable segments, innovations, and local brand-building activities.
Benefits
- health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
- retirement savings benefits
- life insurance and disability benefits
- parental leave
- sick leave
- paid vacation and holidays
- access to numerous voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
