Planner, S&OP - Demand

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The S&OP Demand Planner will collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance to incorporate new products, promotions, pricing changes, and events into demand forecasts. This role leads the monthly consensus process to create forecasts that meet supply chain service and inventory goals, and inform monthly financial projections. The planner will analyze forecast accuracy, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory and service levels. They will also conduct brand and item mix analyses, develop expertise in brand volume by tracking consumption and shipment trends, and partner with supply planning to assess supply chain impacts. A key responsibility includes maintaining and updating the forecasting system (o9) to improve accuracy and streamline processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field
1–3 years’ experience in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or related areas, within CPG preferred.
Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of MS Office applications
Experience with forecasting or manufacturing systems preferred (o9 and/or SAP a plus; willingness to learn is welcome)
Problem-solving mindset, with a passion for analyzing large data sets and translating insights into action
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance to incorporate new products, promotions, pricing changes, and events into demand forecasts
Lead the monthly consensus process to create forecasts that meet supply chain service and inventory goals, and inform monthly financial projections
Analyze weekly and monthly forecast accuracy, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory and service levels
Conduct brand and item mix analyses to provide insights for volume discussions
Develop expertise in brand volume by tracking consumption and shipment trends, as well as category and industry dynamics
Partner with supply planning to assess supply chain impacts of forecast changes and demand impacts of supply chain disruptions
Maintain and update forecasting system (o9) to improve forecast accuracy and streamline processes