Customer Planning Manager

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

We are seeking a Customer Planning Manager Walmart & Sams Club to support commercial planning sales forecasting trade investment analysis and internal sales analytics for our largest and most complex customers. This role serves as a critical analytical partner to Sales leadership providing the insights tools and visibility needed to drive disciplined execution and profitable growth across Walmart and Sams Club.

The Customer Planning Manager will partner closely with Sales Finance Category Management Brand Supply Chain and Operations to support Joint Business Planning (JBP) development enable strong sales forecasting and lead internal analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong CPG planning experience advanced analytical skills and the ability to manage complex fast-moving requests across teams.

KeyResponsibilities

Strategic Planning & JBP Support

• SupportJBP development and executionthrough analytics scenario modeling planning inputs and performance tracking

• Build andmaintainplanning assumptions related to sales drivers distribution changes promotional activity and innovation

• Partner with Sales and Finance to ensure alignment between customer plans financial targets and operational constraints

Sales Forecasting & Trade Investment Analysis

• Own customer-levelsales forecasting incorporating base sales promotional lifts distribution changes and innovation timing

• Supporttrade investment planning and forecasting providing analytical recommendations on promotional timing depth and funding allocation

• Manage planning and trade tools includingAnaplan Exceedra Quest and related systems

• Lead post-event trade analysis translating results into clear insights to inform future planning and investment decisions

Sales Analytics Reporting & Execution Insights

• Leadinternal sales analytics requestsfor Walmart and Sams Club partnering with Sales and cross-functional teams

• Develop and deliver reporting focused oninternal performance and execution including:

• Shipments vs. forecast

• Launch readiness and execution tracking

• Trade promotion execution and compliance

• Off-shelf / in-stock performance and issue identification

• Create ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making and priority initiatives

Cross-Functional Execution & Enablement

• Collaborate with Brand Marketing Sales Supply Chain and Operations to supportnew itemlaunches including sales forecasting item setup and execution tracking

• Support customer-specific initiatives such asline reviews innovation presentations and key retailer meetings

• Help improve planning processes tools and ways of working to increase clarity speed and accountability across the Walmart Inc. business

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degreerequired(Business Finance Economics or related field preferred)

• 7 years of experience inCPG sales planning commercial planning or sales operations

• Strong working knowledge ofWalmart and/or Sams Clubplanning forecasting and trade operations

• Advanced analytical skills with strongproficiencyinExcel; experience withPower BI Anaplan Exceedra Quest or similar tools preferred

• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights

• Strong cross-functional partnership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority

• Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Willingness to travel up to10%

Things About the Way We Work

• No two days here are the same.

• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.

• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.

• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.

• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $113000- $133000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at