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Demand Planner
role at
fairlife, LLC .
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. Job purpose:
The Demand Planner is a key role in fairlife's supply chain and commercial teams. This role is directly responsible for partnering with our commercial and supply functions to develop and publish a weekly demand forecast to drive our business. This role will work cross functionally with our supply planning, brand, commercial and finance teams to ensure we have one forecast driving our operational execution. Additionally, this role will be responsible for developing the tools, systems and KPIs required to accurately forecast demand and continuously improve the process. Responsibilities
Manage and improve the weekly processes to publish a SKU-level operational forecast as part of the mid-range planning process. Work closely with the supply planning team to understand short-term capacity & inventory constraints and drive a detailed weekly shipment/depletion forecast. Coordinate weekly cadences with Brand, Commercial partners to review weekly forecast assumptions, document upcoming promotional activities and evaluate weekly allocations. Collaborate with NAOU demand planning team to align on statistical forecasts and assumptions in Anaplan/Pigment. Develop and own internal forecasting tools, including tracking key demand planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, value-add, etc.). Stay informed of actual performance versus forecast and re-forecast to reduce exceptions and/or align with trend. Identify and drive root cause analysis for demand forecasts to understand areas of opportunity and develop corrective actions to address in future demand forecasts. Provide input to the Supply Planning and commercialization functions in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new product launches and product phase-in/phase outs. Demonstrate value through leadership, a detailed and innovative approach along with proactive communications. Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment in all situations. Skills/qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field required. 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain preferred. Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required. Strong Microsoft Office (Excel) skills. Data Visualization experience (PowerBI/Tableau) strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Position location:
Chicago, IL Reports to:
Demand Planning Manager Travel requirements:
Less than 10% Compensation Base pay range: $55,000—$80,000 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Equal Opportunity Employer fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
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Demand Planner
role at
fairlife, LLC .
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. Job purpose:
The Demand Planner is a key role in fairlife's supply chain and commercial teams. This role is directly responsible for partnering with our commercial and supply functions to develop and publish a weekly demand forecast to drive our business. This role will work cross functionally with our supply planning, brand, commercial and finance teams to ensure we have one forecast driving our operational execution. Additionally, this role will be responsible for developing the tools, systems and KPIs required to accurately forecast demand and continuously improve the process. Responsibilities
Manage and improve the weekly processes to publish a SKU-level operational forecast as part of the mid-range planning process. Work closely with the supply planning team to understand short-term capacity & inventory constraints and drive a detailed weekly shipment/depletion forecast. Coordinate weekly cadences with Brand, Commercial partners to review weekly forecast assumptions, document upcoming promotional activities and evaluate weekly allocations. Collaborate with NAOU demand planning team to align on statistical forecasts and assumptions in Anaplan/Pigment. Develop and own internal forecasting tools, including tracking key demand planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, value-add, etc.). Stay informed of actual performance versus forecast and re-forecast to reduce exceptions and/or align with trend. Identify and drive root cause analysis for demand forecasts to understand areas of opportunity and develop corrective actions to address in future demand forecasts. Provide input to the Supply Planning and commercialization functions in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new product launches and product phase-in/phase outs. Demonstrate value through leadership, a detailed and innovative approach along with proactive communications. Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment in all situations. Skills/qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field required. 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain preferred. Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required. Strong Microsoft Office (Excel) skills. Data Visualization experience (PowerBI/Tableau) strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Position location:
Chicago, IL Reports to:
Demand Planning Manager Travel requirements:
Less than 10% Compensation Base pay range: $55,000—$80,000 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Equal Opportunity Employer fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
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