Demand Planner

Schwan's Company - Bloomington, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Bloomington, MN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Demand Planner role at Schwan's Company involves supporting the Food Service Team by producing operational forecasts for an 18-month horizon. This position requires collaboration with the Global Supply Chain and Business Unit Sales teams to execute sales plans and address supply/demand gaps in the short term.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly consensus process for assigned business unit(s) for an 18-month outlook.
• Prepare and present analyses of forecast performance for specific business units and brands to management as needed.
• Create, develop, and produce demand forecasts.
• Review historical sales trends, marketing, and financial forecasts; prepare forecast data; and evaluate forecast results.
• Categorize internal demand stream information according to demand patterns.
• Input sales and marketing intelligence for each operating unit for use in forecast systems.
• Work with sales organizations, national sales accounts, marketing, and related forecasting and planning groups.
• Provide timely updates and analysis to Supply Chain partners to identify scenario planning opportunities.
• Complete all required education and training and participate in the implementation and development of new forecasting software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 0-4 years of related experience.
• Understanding of project management processes and supply chain principles.
• Knowledge/skills in Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Basic understanding of JDA/Blue Yonder, IRI/Nielsen, functionality, business processes, and related interfaces and data exchanges as they correlate to supply chain.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and strong presentation skills.
• Analytical with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and create budgets; intermediate financial analysis skills.