Operations Demand Planner

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery•Waitsfield, VT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery offers a career rooted in farmer ownership, family values, and a commitment to mission, purpose, sustainability, respect, integrity, hard work, teamwork, and pride in award-winning products. Cabot Creamery has been a certified B Corp since 2012, demonstrating a dedication to transforming the global economy for the benefit of people, communities, and the planet. This role operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring three days onsite in Waitsfield, VT (Tuesday-Thursday). The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting finished goods across all product categories for Retail, Foodservice, and Commodity distribution channels. This involves using data from statistical models, trade promotion software, customer portals, Circana data, and sales history to create weekly and monthly forecasts. The position is integral to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, focusing on analyzing trends and developing reports to enhance efficiency. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistical Analysis, Business, or related field
3-5 Years relevant experience
Advanced Excel Skills
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Excellent collaborative skills with ability to serve as a liaison between multiple departments

Nice To Haves

Experience with demand planning/stat modeling preferred

Responsibilities

Develop item level forecasting for approximately 300 unique SKU’s across multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons
Analyze promotions in trade promotion software and coordinate forecasts with sales team
Continuous improvement to forecasting techniques and accuracy through leveraging all available data
Build, analyze, and provide weekly and monthly sales reporting
Support budgeting process for sales volumes and pricing
Analyze forecast to provide key insights and inputs into the S&OP process
Participate in S&OP meetings and contribute to developing consensus forecasts
Act as a liaison between sales and operations regarding product related issues such as distressed product, discontinued, and new products
Support data and analysis needs of other internal departments
Work on cross functional teams to support and execute strategic initiatives