Demand Planner

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite. Mondays and Fridays are usually remote.

As a Demand Planner reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, you will develop and maintain accurate forecasts. You will focus on identifying volume drivers to improve forecast accuracy, highlighting risks, and supporting proactive action plans to ensure delivery of business objectives.  

What you'll do in this role:

• Drive the monthly forecast consensus process for assigned brands by engaging cross-functional teams to develop short- and long-term demand plans.

• Collaborate with key partners to gather consistent forecast inputs, address gaps, and ensure alignment across functions.

• Ensure successful execution of customer promotions and new item launches through effective planning and integration of key inputs.

• Communicate forecast changes to all stakeholders, maintaining transparency and alignment.

• Monitor and report forecast accuracy, leading continuous improvement of forecasting processes, tools, and systems.

• Support annual planning and present insights that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision-making.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or related field

• 2+ years experience in production/inventory/demand planning environment or a collaborative function in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry

• Understanding of supply chain processes and the impact of demand planning

• Proficiency with forecasting tools such as SAP, APO, SAS and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical and statistical skills with attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning and related planning processes

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Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.