Demand Planning Analyst II

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a 24-month demand plan for Bob’s Red Mill finished products using historical trends, POS data, indirect sales, seasonality, statistical forecasts, and business intelligence.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Category Insights to incorporate promotions, distribution changes, customer wins and losses, market trends, and new product expectations.
• Maintains forecasting software and interface integrity with ERP system.
• Monitors forecast accuracy and bias, investigates significant variances, and identifies opportunities to improve forecast performance.
• Serves as the forecasting software power user, develops deep knowledge of its capabilities and applies appropriate features to improve forecast quality and planning efficiency.
• Communicates significant forecast changes to supply planning to ensure proper inventory levels.
• Updates Excel workbooks supporting forecasting and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Evaluates demand planning processes and recommends improvements to strengthen KPI results, cross-functional collaboration, and operational efficiency 
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). 
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager. 
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. 

• None.
• This position reports to the Integrated Business Planning Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong Excel skills and experience using forecasting software, ERP systems, or similar business applications.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights.
• Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team using direct communication, respect, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
• Capable of tailoring communication style and content to reflect the audience and provide clear, concise information.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information in English.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.

• 2 or more years of demand planning or related experience, AND
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

• Position requires the ability to sit for up to 2 hours at a time.

• The primary work environment for this position is within an office environment.
• There are no adverse conditions associated with this position.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare Discounts
• And MORE!

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