Demand Planner

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Parsippany, NJ, USA
In-Office
Food
The Role

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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.

Essential Duties
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

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The Company
HQ: Parsippany, New Jersey
1,388 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

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.

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