Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Demand Planning Manager

Walnut Creek, CA

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$160kDetected 1 day ago

SparkForecastingSAPSupply ChainProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityS&OPDemand Planning

About the role

Well, there's a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend.
Beyond that, there's also plenty of hard work.
Because we don't just like flavor, we're obsessed with it.

Develop and maintain accurate, data-driven demand forecasts for the Grocery channel using historical shipment and POS data, market trends, and sales input.
Continuously analyze Point of Sale (POS) data to identify growth drivers and optimize forecasts, ensuring alignment with marketing spend and promotional activities.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain) and key external partners.
Lead the S&OP process for your channels and categories, ensuring that demand plans align with company goals.
Act as a change agent who brings diverse perspectives together to drive clear, actionable plans.
Partner with Product Development, Marketing, and Sales teams to integrate new product launches into demand forecasts.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance distribution efficiency and streamline operations.
Develop and monitor KPIs that track the effectiveness of demand planning.
Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
Drive efficiency and embrace innovation by rethinking traditional demand planning methods, asking insightful questions, and exploring new approaches to achieve better outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in demand planning, preferably within the food and beverage industry.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on innovation and process improvement.
Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience with S&OP processes, integrating commercial, marketing, and supply chain inputs into robust demand plans.
Required Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Proficiency in demand planning software and tools, with a focus on leveraging data for strategic decision-making.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a passion for delivering results.
No two days here are the same.
Kinder's benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $130,000- $160,000 per year.

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.
Own the results, ensuring the right stock levels to minimize overstock or stockouts while maintaining high service levels.

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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