Demand & Deployment Planner - Primal Kitchen
Demand & Deployment Planner - Primal Kitchen
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$ 88000 - 110000
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Job Description
This role can be remote or hybrid at either Chicago AON or Oxnard CA location.
The Demand and Deployment Planner is a key member of the Operations team responsible for executing forecasting and deployment strategies that optimize service levels costs and operational capacity across Primal Kitchens distribution network. This role works closely with the Manager Planning to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and supports cross-functional teams in delivering accurate demand forecasts inventory management and efficient transportation planning.
Whats on the Menu:
Demand Planning
- Lead forecasting cycle with Marketing Sales Finance and Operations teams
- Own the Primal Kitchen forecasting model including monthly process facilitation model improvements and coordination of inputs / outputs across cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate the translation from Consumption and Sales forecasting to Demand Forecasts and ultimately passing the baton to Supply Planning
- Drive the consensus forecasting process with cross-functional teams analyzing marketing programs new product introductions pricing changes and promotions to develop accurate demand forecasts
- Analyze and manage inventory positions and disruptions and their subsequent impact on shipments by tracking and forecasting operations fluctuations like OOS CFR and network balancing
- Lead the strategic analysis of monthly demand trends and SKU-level forecast updates.
- Maintain the planning tools used to convert forecasting inputs into a shipment output
Deployment
- Manage daily deployment strategies and system planning parameters to optimize service levels costs and operational capacities across the distribution network.
- Monitor and analyze inventory levels at distribution centers against customer orders proactively addressing service issues shelf life concerns and capacity constraints.
- Oversee freight shipments with Managed Transportation vendors including troubleshooting critical traffic issues and maintaining routing guides for all lanes.
- Manage the bi-annual Request for Proposals (RFPs) process and carrier scorecards with the Managed Transportation vendor to ensure optimal carrier performance and cost efficiency.
- Track and report key performance indicators including forecast accuracy customer fill rates loss & destruction and Days of Supply.
- Maintain system accuracy by eliminating exception errors and ensuring consistent data throughout Supply Network Planning for mid- to long-range planning.
Recipe for Success:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations or related field preferred.
- Experience in demand planning deployment or supply chain management - CPG or food industry environment is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems SAP preferred.
- Problem solver who loves diving into large data sets and uncovering actionable insights. Experience with tools like Nielsen SPINS Circana/IRI and Numerator is a bonus
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88000.00 - $110000.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center Employees Home - Geo Oxnard - Primal KitchenKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
