Conagra Brands - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team in Chicago! In this role, you will report to the Manager of Demand Planning and collaborate with various partners to develop a consensus forecast. Your primary responsibility will be to translate this consensus into a detailed 24-month operational forecast. You will focus on understanding volume drivers to enhance forecast accuracy and identify risks that may impact our action plans, ensuring successful plan delivery. Your experience with analytics will be crucial, as you will need to convert analytic results into actionable insights that add value to our operations. As a Demand Planner, you will lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) forecast consensus process. This involves working closely with partners in sales, brand management, supply chain, and finance to gather necessary forecast inputs. You will also collaborate with production planning and deployment teams to translate these consensus forecasts into an operational forecast that encompasses the entire network. Ensuring successful execution of customer promotions will be part of your responsibilities, as you will apply customer event inputs to the planning process. Additionally, you will engage in forecasting for new item launches, from the ideation phase through to production. Effective communication will be key, as you will need to relay any changes to the forecast and keep all partners informed. You will also be responsible for reporting on forecast accuracy and leading efforts to refine and improve forecasting processes, tools, and systems to enhance overall results. Supporting the annual planning process for designated brands and presenting findings that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision-making will also be part of your role.