Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Manager, Sales Planning-West

Walnut Creek, CA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$114k-$455kDetected 1 day ago

SparkForecastingExcelSAPSupply ChainERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingDemand Planning

About the role

The Manager, Sales Planning - West serves as a key commercial leader responsible for driving the integration of sales, demand, and inventory planning across the organization, focusing on the Western Region of Grocery.
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Identify opportunities to improve trade and total investment spend efficiency and recommend reallocation strategies to maximize growth and profitability.

Lead the development of sales and demand plans, aligning volume, revenue, and trade investment targets with company strategy.
Drive the end-to-end planning calendar, ensuring alignment and timely input from cross-functional partners including brand, sales, planning, and finance.
Build team capabilities in forecasting, analytics, and cross-functional communication.
Create a collaborative and performance-driven environment that emphasizes continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
Own divisional monthly sales forecast accuracy and integration into the Demand Planning process.
Manage cross-functional forecasting reviews, ensuring timely updates reflecting current market dynamics, customer performance, and promotional shifts.
Partner with Finance to ensure forecast alignment with financial targets and strategic objectives for revenues, trade spend, and total promotional spend.
Oversee post-event analysis and ROI evaluation for trade and promotional spend; analyzes total trade investment for partners include trade spend, marketing spend, slotting, and additional promotional activity.
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.

5+ years of progressive experience in Sales Planning, Demand Planning, or Commercial Analytics-preferably within CPG or Food & Beverage.
To The Table:
Education & Experience
Proven experience managing complex annual planning and forecasting cycles.
Strong business acumen with experience collaborating across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT.
Leadership Characteristics
Strategic Operator: Thinks broadly and anticipates the commercial and operational impact of planning decisions.
Analytical Innovator: Uses data and insights to influence strategic direction and improve business performance.
Collaborative Partner: Excels at cross-functional communication and alignment in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Bachelor's Degree required
MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
Experience with major grocery retailers is a plus.
Proficiency with trade promotion management systems (Exceedra, Confido, or similar) and intermediate Excel or BI tools
SAP Business One knowledge is a plus.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000-$155,000 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.
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.

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.
This role is part of a high-performing team that partners cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, Finance, and Operations to deliver accurate forecasts, optimize trade investment, and improve customer inventory health.
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure sales and operations alignment, supporting service level and inventory health goals.
Kinder's benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

The position will be based onsite in Walnut Creek, CA.
We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun.
Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.
We aren't trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.
We're a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance.
Challenge assumptions and elevate the analytical rigor of commercial plans through data-driven insights and scenario modeling.

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer.
equal opportunity employer.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the

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,

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