Starbucks · 2 days ago
demand planning lead, Global Supply Chain
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expStarbucks is a company that celebrates coffee and connection, and they are seeking a Demand Planning Lead to shape the future of their demand planning organization. This pivotal role involves driving processes, insights, and continuous improvements to ensure exceptional service to stores.
CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurantsTea
Responsibilities
Build and strengthen the processes that connect demand planning with cross‑functional partners across the entire Starbucks business
Develop and enhance reporting tools that empower demand planners to improve forecast accuracy and drive better decision‑making
Identify, benchmark, and implement best practices to elevate planning standards and improve consistency across teams
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to present information to senior leaders
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and planning systems
Attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Expertise in demand planning and working knowledge of end to end supply chain functions
Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Ability to influence and lead others
Advanced analytics and problem solving in a fast-paced environment
Advanced forecasting skills
Development of training, documentation and implementation experience
Management of complex stakeholder relationships
5 years of demand planning experience
4-year college degree or equivalent GED
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-04
2026-01-03
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