Senior Demand Planner
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
- Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning forecast consensus process by partnering with sales brand supply chain and finance teams to develop aligned forecast assumptions.
- Translate consensus forecasts into operational forecasts by working closely with production planning and deployment teams.
- Support successful customer promotion execution through planning and incorporation of customer event inputs.
- Forecast new product launches from concept through commercialization and production.
- Communicate forecast changes and ensure timely updates are shared with all partners.
- Measure forecast accuracy and lead continuous improvement efforts related to forecasting processes systems and tools.
- Support the annual planning process for designated brands.
- Analyze business trends risks and opportunities and present recommendations that drive alignment and informed decision-making.
- Identify key volume drivers and develop insights that improve forecast quality and business performance.
- Collaborate across functions to balance customer needs operational capabilities and financial objectives.
- Bachelors degree required in Supply Chain Finance Business Statistics Mathematics or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in consumer products forecasting demand planning or supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with foundational statistical knowledge.
- Experience working within Sales and Operations Planning processes customer planning and/or supply planning.
- Experience with forecasting applications supply planning software Blue Yonder SAP SAS or similar tools.
- Experience with or knowledge of Circana Retail Link or other customer and syndicated data sources.
- Demonstrated project leadership and project management experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience presenting insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$82000-$120000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees 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 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
