Reference #: 24be79ba-e4aa-43c6-bff9-d39bc2f268dfDescription

　　The Demand Planner is a key player within the CFG Supply Chain who supports the S&OP process through ownership of forecasting for all SKU's across all channels. Forecasting will require the demand planner to consider a combination of robust data analysis (applied to various internal and external sources) and qualitative feedback about our business. Knowledge of our customers will be gained through cross functional partnership with the sales and sales support teams.ForecastingDevelop and maintain appropriate forecasting strategy for every itemLaunch and own a new process for forecasting fresh itemsMonthly meetings with Foodservice Business Managers to review account specific trendsMonthly meetings with Fresh Business Unit Managers to review product trendsWeekly meetings with Retail Business Managers to review accounts and trade plansComprehensive analysis of portfolio weeklyReporting of forecasting accuracyFull ownership of making needed changes to ensure forecast is accurate as possibleDevelop and maintain a 12 month rolling outlook for all product families; present and gain consensus monthly as part of the formal S&OP processParticipate in the S&OP Executive Overview meeting to speak to key forecasting issues as neededAchieve and maintain industry or function specific credentialsData ManagementManage data sets (both customer specific and SKU specific) to facilitate forecasting processReconcile forecasting hierarchy to the sales hierarchyStrategicConstructively challenge the status quo in support of established best practices in supply chain areas (i.e. methods of measuring, target development)Continually look for areas of improvement within areas of oversight and entire supply chainWork with IT to support automation, increased efficiencies, and optimized performance in reporting, tracking, and disseminating key informationTeam CFGBe creative and add value wherever possibleAdd tasks as time and learning curve allowSupport cross-functional projects and initiatives as neededParticipate in CFG-sponsored personal growth programsQualifications

　　BehaviorsDetail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellInnovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subjectThought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

　　MotivationsGrowth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　EducationHigh School or GED (required)Bachelors (preferred)

　　Experience2 years: relevant work experience. BS/BA in supply chain management, business administration, statistics, engineering, or a related field. (required)

　　SkillsAdaptability (required)Communication (Eng Lang) (required)Continuous Improvement (required)Data Visualization (required)Mathematics (required)Microsoft Office (required)Numeric Reasoning (required)Numerical Ability (required)Problem Solving (required)SAP (preferred)Time Management (required)Verbal Reasoning (Eng) (required)Verbal Skill (Eng Lang) (required)

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contrac or's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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