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A highly visible Supply Chain role that will actively develop and operate a demand planning and S&OP function. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for developing and executing a demand plan and inventory plan for several food categories to enable the company to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales and marketing, and customer support teams is an essential function of this role.
Responsibilities:
- Generate monthly demand forecasts utilizing the demand planning system, e.g. Dynamics.
- Conduct forecast accuracy analysis ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
- Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast.
- Lead Consensus Forecast meetings with Marketing and Sales teams to review sales forecasts and all other pertinent information that may impact the forecast.
- Advise sales and marketing teams of variances between forecasts, plans, and actuals.
- Measure and analyze the impact of forecast accuracy on the business.
- Prepare, report, and communicate forecast metrics performance to Leadership.
- Support S&OP processes with data and analysis.
- Improve forecasting techniques, methods, and approaches.
- Coordinate the demand planning process for new product introductions in the supply chain.
- Utilize best practice methodology for creating forecasts and recommend adjustments to forecasts based on changes in demand and market trends.
- Maintain and improve documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
Experience, Skills, Education:
- At least 5 years of experience managing end-of-life cycle and absolute inventory.
- A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated experience with DRP/MRP functionality.
- Demonstrated experience in ERP.
- Possess knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, and margin contributions.
- Possess knowledge of demand management, forecasting processes in sales, and marketing operations.
- Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must have collaborative skills.
- Must be able to lead and facilitate cross-functionally.
- Must be able to perform extensive spreadsheet analysis.
Compensation:
Hiring Pay Range:
$81,772.00 - $109,029.00Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.
Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
Life, disability and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance programs
Telemedicine
Work-life balance
Employee discounts
Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Benefits may vary by location and position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience managing end-of-life cycle and absolute inventory
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with DRP/MRP functionality
- Demonstrated experience with ERP systems
- Knowledge of inventory performance metrics, inventory turns, and margin contributions
- Knowledge of demand management and forecasting processes in sales and marketing operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative skills
- Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functionally
- Ability to perform extensive spreadsheet analysis
What We Do
At B&G Foods, we pride ourselves in delivering best in class brands and believe that recruiting people of the highest caliber is essential to our sustained growth and long-term success. If you are looking to join a best in class organization, then this opportunity is for you. Get to know our family…join our family. To view our open positions, visit us @ http://www.bgfoods.com/careers/careers.asp Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With our diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Maple Grove Farms, Dash, Crisco, Clabber Girl, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.
