Demand Planning Analyst

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!  

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.  

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.   

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.    

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

DESCRIPTION

The Demand Planning Analyst will play a key role in long-term demand planning and the continuous synchronization between sales, category management and forecasted market demand. The analyst will partner with the sales and category management teams to help gather data and transfer information from the day-to-day operations into the demand plan. The analyst will also have a large role in preparing for and leading the monthly commercial alignment meetings.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and maintain an effective long-term forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns

· Partner with internal cross-functional teams such as Sales and Category Management to identify discrepancies and adjust the plan as needed

· Lead the pre-alignment and commercial alignment meetings, prepare and present analysis

· Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner

· Manage changes in the demand plan using the in-house repository tool

· Assist in funneling Risk, Issues, and Opportunities to the executive team

· Maintain and keep track of changes using a Smartsheet

· Contribute to continuous enhancement in the long-term demand planning process

· Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement

· Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS – Key Characteristics

· Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.

· Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI)

COMPETENCIES:

· Plans and Aligns

· Collaborates

· Interpersonal Savvy

· Demonstrates Self-awareness

· Drive Results

· Resourcefulness

· Decision Quality

· Manages Complexity

· Situational Adaptability

· Values Differences

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIERED

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!

Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:  

• 401(k) Plan  
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions  
• Health Savings Account  
• Care on Demand Telemedicine  
• Health Insurance  
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance  
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)  
• Virtual workplace for certain roles  
• Growth Opportunities  
• Challenging and exciting work environment  
• Costa Farms Scholarship  
• Employee discounts on plants  

Costa Farms headquarters also has:  

• On-site gym with showers  
• On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games  
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year 

This organization participates in E-Verify

• E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español)
• E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Español)