Demand Planning Lead
Demand Planning Lead
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Position Overview
The Team Lead Demand Planning is accountable for either multiple smaller customer accounts or for one major customer account from an ad management perspective. In this role you will be primarily responsible for managing the customer relationship for all aspects of ad demand planning as well as working with internal partners such as Procurement teams to ensure that forecast accuracy service and inventory targets are met. You will also be responsible for participating in the development and implementation of data-driven business solutions and optimization initiatives to support forecast accuracy service level and inventory value targets as well as being responsible for implementing new processes technologies (in partnership with Data Science) and organizational plans/realignments.Job Description
- Supervise and coach a team of salaried and/or hourly personnel that include demand planning analysts and demand planning reps and own demand planning tasks for an assigned account (SKU-level forecasting and associate tasks).
- Manage the end-to-end promotional ad process including forecasting and distribution management. Achieve Service Level Leftover Ad Overpull WFA and Attainment goals as put forth by department management.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for all ad turn and distribution-related matters for multiple small customers or one major customer. Report past current and future promotional activity and results to internal/external correspondents and senior management to help drive future improvements
- Develop and enhance business reporting tools identify opportunities to optimize systems processes and efficiencies within procurement and support implementation of solutions.
- Partner with Sales team to achieve best-in-class results setting C&S customers up for success by driving change in core demand planning tenants.
- Facilitate training and problem solving across the team with a focus on the fundamental tasks of demand planning and collaboration with intra- and inter-departmental partners. Accountable for achieving team success by creating an environment where teammates are empowered and inspired to be the best versions of themselves. Available and accessible to the demand planning team procurement teams and other partners during their working hours.
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills
- Specialized Knowledge : Working knowledge and/or experience in demand planning/procurement/sales/wholesale or retail knowledge.
- Special Skills : Strong analytical skills Successfully prioritizes multiple tasks. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to build knowledge of organization processes and customers. Willingness to be flexible. Strong communication skills.
Years Of Experience
- 2-5 : years of wholesale or retail industry experience preferred
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree - General StudiesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLCAbout Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Employment Type
Full-Time
