Demand Planner

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. - Livonia, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Livonia, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Demand Planner at Mastronardi Produce is responsible for developing accurate grower forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends, and collaborating with procurement and marketing teams. This role is essential in ensuring that production levels align with forecasted demand, thereby minimizing excess inventory and optimizing supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze demand patterns, seasonality, and market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and commodity teams to gather relevant information and insights for demand forecasting.
• Maintain and update forecasting models, incorporating new data and refining methodologies to improve forecast accuracy.
• Closely coordinate and communicate grower action plans with the commodity team.
• Review and adjust production levels to align with forecasted demand and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Develop demand forecast at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time periods.
• Generate regular reports and metrics to track forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of demand planning processes.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies relevant to demand planning and supply chain management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• The capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively follow-up and handle multiple projects with strong personal time-management skills.
• Highly proficient in computer-use skills (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership.
• Willingness to work with a high degree of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Accommodation processes and policies for employees with disabilities.