Demand Planner

TreeHouse Foods • Oak Brook, IL

4d • $63,000 - $94,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Demand Planner, you’ll play a key role at our corporate office based in Oak Brook, IL, by developing and delivering an accurate demand signal that supports supply planning, minimizes inventory costs, maintains strong service levels, and drives continuous improvement in forecast accuracy. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Manage the Demand steps of the Treehouse Foods Integrated Business Planning (IBP)/SIOP process for assigned categories to align cross-functionally on the demand plan each period. Maintain forecast for 24-month horizon demand plan. Develop and execute changes to the demand plan based on changes in demand, promotions, and market trends. Manage forecasts of new product launches and promotions in collaboration with Sales. Use and maintain current demand-planning systems to create the best statistical forecast possible using established processes. Determine and communicate forecast range, with consensus demand, potential upside opportunity and downside risk, to the supply planners. Develop, monitor, and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement. Work with Supply Planning, Commercial Planning and Business Unit to optimize balance between market opportunity and supply network capabilities where supply constraints exist. Measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators. Work cross-functionally with Sales, Business Units, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to ensure cross-functional alignment and meet company objectives. Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supply chain, production scheduling, demand planning, or operations experience.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, Power BI and SAP/ERP are preferred.
• Including the ability to access reports and data to utilize the information and make effective analytical decisions.
• Possess ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information with various departments and employees.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong multitasking, analytical thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Demand steps of the Treehouse Foods Integrated Business Planning (IBP)/SIOP process for assigned categories to align cross-functionally on the demand plan each period.
• Maintain forecast for 24-month horizon demand plan.
• Develop and execute changes to the demand plan based on changes in demand, promotions, and market trends.
• Manage forecasts of new product launches and promotions in collaboration with Sales.
• Use and maintain current demand-planning systems to create the best statistical forecast possible using established processes.
• Determine and communicate forecast range, with consensus demand, potential upside opportunity and downside risk, to the supply planners.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement.
• Work with Supply Planning, Commercial Planning and Business Unit to optimize balance between market opportunity and supply network capabilities where supply constraints exist.
• Measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Business Units, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to ensure cross-functional alignment and meet company objectives.
• Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level