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Ken's Foods · 1 week ago

Supply Chain Demand Planner

positionMarlborough, MA 01752, USA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$90K/yr - $110K/yr
date5+ years exp

Ken's Foods is seeking a Supply Chain Demand Planner responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support supply chain planning and inventory optimization. The role involves analyzing historical data and market trends to create reliable demand plans, collaborating cross-functionally with various departments to enhance operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve short-, mid-, and long-range demand forecasts
Analyze historical sales, seasonality, product life cycles, and market trends
Review and adjust forecasts based on input from sales and marketing
Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
Work with the Procurement department on resolving supply issues
Highly analytical with in-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies
Lead or participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings
Communicate forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders
Partner with supply planning to ensure supply levels meet forecasted demand
Work closely with marketing on launches, promotions, and discontinuations
Monitor forecast accuracy and implement improvement initiatives
Identify demand drivers and root causes of forecast variability
Provide regular reporting on demand trends, inventory risks, and service level performance
Highlight product shortages, excess, or obsolescence risks
Data management within the Planning System
Build inter-transfer truck loads based on demand needs
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ERPPlanning systemsStatistical forecasting methodsS&OP processesMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisInventory ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelors (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College
5-7 years' minimum of related experience
Experience with ERP or planning systems (Kinaxis, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, etc.)
Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods
Familiarity with S&OP processes
Strong problem-solving and scenario-planning capabilities
Strong communication ability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Supply Chain management and Demand management
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Inventory Management

Preferred

Kinaxis Maestro preferred

Company

Ken's Foods

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Ken's Foods is a food production company that produces sauces and marinades.
dateFounded in 1958
location
Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://kensfoods.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Gary Beisaw
Chief People Officer
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John Pritchard
Chief Marketing Officer
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