Demand Planner

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Jack Links Protein Snacks began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturers in the world. Over the years as consumer demand for convenient high-quality snack foods increased so has the companys product offerings. Today Jack Links is the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer in the world and sells more than 100 different meat snack products in more than 40 countries. The Link family principles and traditions remain the same: hard work integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting meat snacks in the world.

Our Demand Planner will: Develop and maintain an item-level demand plan using statistical tools intelligence gathering and internal/external collaboration (sales marketing finance retailer replenishment analysts and other sources). Track performance and provide analysis of actual versus demand plan and work closely with our sales and product category mangers to identify trends quickly and accurately to minimize forecast error. Participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvements.

Specifically you will:

Develop accurate demand forecasts of all products for assigned segments and channels of the business by using a combination of statistical forecasting integrated with insights gained via partnering with Sales teams Commercial Planning Sales Planning Finance and Marketing.

Maintain forecasting system models history and system data integrity to ensure an operational forecast by item in SAP APO DP.

Monitor analyze and report sales data to various cross functional partners as well as external customers.

Lead monthly collaboration meetings with the Sales team for accountable channels to stay aligned on upcoming distribution changes promotions and trends.

Provide input to the Supply Planning organization to assist in developing inventory strategies on existing items new products and product phase-outs.

Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.

Build strong business relationships with commercial partners customers and other various cross functional team members.

Drive continuous improvement of the planning process including planning tools and methods.

Be the day-to-day point of contact for the operations and sales teams to help manage changes in demand.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required Education experiences and skills:

Bachelors Degree in business supply chain / operations management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
1 years of supply chain or demand planning experience preferred with strong demand cycle and system experience (SAP APO experience is a plus)
Strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving ability.
Highly developed skills in oral and written communications
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel Ppt Outlook etc.).

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $75000 $90000(Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program please visit: your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time