The Supply Chain Demand Planner will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and business decision-making. This role analyzes historical data, market trends, promotional activity, and customer insights to create reliable demand plans that help the organization balance supply with demand efficiently. Utilizing innovative demand planning tools and internal processes, this role will develop and maintain demand forecasts that will drive production and purchasing directives to support our high levels of customer service as well as support the expansion and growth of our S&OP processes on both our food service and retail side of the business. This role will be cross functional and proactively collaborate with all plants on schedules, customer service, sales, marketing, and finance to positively influence results. 100% onsite in Marlboro, MA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Develop, maintain, and improve short-, mid-, and long-range demand forecasts
Analyze historical sales, seasonality, product life cycles, and market trends
Review and adjust forecasts based on input from sales and marketing
Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
Work with the Procurement department on resolving supply issues
Highly analytical with in-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies
Lead or participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings
Communicate forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders
Partner with supply planning to ensure supply levels meet forecasted demand
Work closely with marketing on launches, promotions, and discontinuations
Monitor forecast accuracy and implement improvement initiatives
Identify demand drivers and root causes of forecast variability
Provide regular reporting on demand trends, inventory risks, and service level performance
Highlight product shortages, excess, or obsolescence risks
Data management within the Planning System
Build inter-transfer truck loads based on demand needs
Other duties as assigned

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

Experience with ERP or planning systems (Kinaxis, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, etc.)
Kinaxis Maestro preferred
Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods
Familiarity with S&OP processes
Strong problem-solving and scenario-planning capabilities
Strong communication ability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Supply Chain management and Demand management

Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Inventory Management

The salary for this position is determined by a combination of experience, skills, and education level. The compensation range is $90k-110K annually.

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