Network Demand Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns

· Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy

· Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner

· Will drive the objectives and vision of our supply chain to obtain world class results

· Sales and Operations Planning support, continued to be a developer of the processes

· Build business cases for SKU rationalization and production capacity needs

· Key person for analytical insight on production capacity, bottleneck identification and determining opportunities and developing action plans

· Will be a SME for all forecasting system capability and will leverage and teach the system to others

· Support a growing relationship between operations and sales teams (Foodservice and Retail groups) to handle strategies and plans for where the business will be developing in the 3-5 year future (package size, order types)

· Minimize excess and obsolete inventory, while mitigating out-of-stocks and supply chain disruptions while maintaining high customer fulfilment rate

· Utilizes supply chain tools to their maximum capability and is an SME for demand and finite planning system

· Other duties as assigned

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met

· Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies

· Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner

· Ensure team members produce product free of contamination

· Ensure team members Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant

· Ensure team members Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College; 5-7 years’ minimum of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Team work, collaboration and effective communication skills

· Ability to learn and teach software systems capabilities

· Demand Planning and Forecasting utilizing ERP software systems

· Supply Chain management and Demand management

· Project Management Skills and a history of process improvement

· S&OP leadership of process and overall results

· Supply Chain and or Plant Operations experience