What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at TH Foods?
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Location: HYBRID work arrangements-2 days per week in Loves Park, IL
Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Demand Planner to join our team in the food manufacturing industry. In this role, you will be responsible for forecasting product demand, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, an understanding of the food and beverage supply chain, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Essential Duties and Requirements:
- S&OP: assist in standing up and ongoing optimization of a full S&OP process for the company.
- Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, statistical models, market trends, and input from sales, marketing, and other relevant departments.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess stock. Work closely with the supply chain team to optimize stock turnover.
- Collaboration: Work with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Logistics teams to align on demand projections and ensure product availability.
- Order Management: Analyze customer orders and sales patterns to anticipate future needs and ensure timely product availability.
- Data Analysis: Use forecasting software, spreadsheets, and other tools to analyze sales data and generate actionable insights for decision-making.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Identify areas for improvement in the demand planning process and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Risk Management: Address potential supply chain risks such as stockouts or overstocking by implementing proactive strategies and contingency plans.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supply chain performance to senior management.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., Gainsystems, JGalt, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with forecasting models and tools is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
- Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to handle unpredictable supply chain challenges.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all forecasting and planning tasks.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role has no direct reports.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced certification in demand planning or inventory management is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in demand planning, preferably in the food and beverage industry or a related field.
- Experience in the food and beverage industry, specifically in demand planning or supply chain roles preferred
- Knowledge of seasonal demand fluctuations and product lifecycle management in the food and beverage sector preferred
- Familiarity with forecasting and demand planning best practices in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment preferred.
Physical Ability and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
Work environment: The duties of this job are primarily performed in a climate controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is normal office background noise.
Benefits Summary:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company-provided life insurance
- Bonus Eligibility
Pay Rate:
The expected base pay rate for this position is $100,000/Year
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
Loves Park, IL (Onsite)Job Type
Supply ChainExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
04/15/2025Salary : $100,000
