Analyze SKU level, promotable group, and customer level trends in both historical shipments and retailer POS scan data to create, optimize, and dynamically maintain item level forecasts for a rolling 18-24 months horizon. Rapidly develop and iterate new item forecasts utilizing historical shipment benchmarks, our Salesforce CRM customer opportunity tracking process, and IRI/ Spins market data while fostering strong collaboration with our Sales Operations and Brand Marketing teams. Work with both... more details
Demand Planner
Job LocationsUS-CA-Los Angeles
Job ID2024-1615
# of Openings
1
Category
Supply Chain
Overview
Seeking an experienced and analytically driven Demand Planner to join the growing team of supply chain professionals at Califia Farms.We are in search of someone with a high level of adaptability who can work both independently and collaboratively, excels at problem solving, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment while taking on growing levels of complexity. This person will need a constant sense of urgency to navigate through daily challenges and execute changes in an efficient manner to meet forecast accuracy and bias KPIs.
The Demand Planner will be a critical link in the partnership between Supply Chain, Field Sales, Sales Operations, FP&A, Brand Marketing, and Manufacturing. In addition to the responsibility of developing and dynamically optimizing item and customer level forecasts, this role will also be a contributor to the monthly S&OP process, the annual budgeting process, and long-term strategic network planning. The Demand Planner will also be an active member of the project charter working to implement an Advanced Planning software system.
This position is based out of our headquarters in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles and is considered a hybrid position - in office, Tuesday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
Analyze SKU level, promotable group, and customer level trends in both historical shipments and retailer POS scan data to create, optimize, and dynamically maintain item level forecasts for a rolling 18-24 months horizon
Rapidly develop and iterate new item forecasts utilizing historical shipment benchmarks, our Salesforce CRM customer opportunity tracking process, and IRI/Spins market data while fostering strong collaboration with our Sales Operations and Brand Marketing teams
Work with both the Sales Operations and Brand Marketing teams to evaluate the potential supply chain impacts of over/under-projecting new item innovation launches
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of confirmed orders vs. item/location forecasts to drive efficient inventory deployment and maximize fill rate while minimizing inventory carrying costs and inventory spoilage
Develop and maintain trended demand planning KPIs/metrics, including robust forecast accuracy and bias measures across multiple time lags
Measure forecasting errors using KPIs and variance reporting and perform root cause analysis to help supplement the preparation of executive summary reporting
Prepare month-end executive summary reports using accurate data-driven detail on sales performance
Build visual models and reports in Excel and Microsoft Power BI to help identify trends and present variances between actual shipments, the dynamic forecast, and the budget for review during the monthly S&OP process
Actively communicate forecast changes and trends to supply chain partners in master production scheduling, inventory deployment, procurement, and customer service/logistics
Lead customer/account level forecast and Salesforce CRM opportunity tracking reviews with Sales account leads to validate incremental volume opportunities, plan for major promotional activity, and adjust baseline volume assumptions
Model various demand scenarios on an ad-hoc basis to perform risk assessments on operational line capacity, purchasing volume agreements, co-packer commitments, warehousing utilization, and freight rates
Continuously work to improve forecasts by evaluating retailer Point-of-Sale scan data, major promotional activity, retailer inventory bullwhip, category trends, historical shipment data, and impacts caused by extended inventory shortages
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related analytical field
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Demand Planning or Sales Forecasting roles
Must have advanced Excel skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to meet the requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and priorities in a rapidly growing business
Relentless attention to detail and capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic environment
Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to problem solve and develop solutions to complex problems
Must be able to understand and balance the needs of sales/marketing, operations, and finance to make quick win-win decisions that are in the best interest of the total business
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company is preferred
Experience using Advanced Planning software tools (SAP APO, Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder/JDA/Manugistics, Anaplan) and ERP master data maintenance
Experience building reports and charts using Business Intelligence and ERP Data Warehousing software (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP Business Warehouse)
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement into the S&OP process
Working knowledge of SQL and/or VBA Editor is a PLUS
The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $95,000 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills, and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.
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