Demand Planning Analyst - Onsite
3 days ago
Kent
Job Description Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks! Position: Demand Planning Analyst Type: Onsite Location: Kent, WA If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc. Here’s why you should apply: Innovative Environment: • Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered. OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION: Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Demand Planning Analyst will drive accurate demand forecasting and sales planning across our product portfolio. They will play a key role in aligning sales, marketing, and supply chain efforts to ensure the right products are available at the right time and place, minimizing waste and maximizing customer satisfaction. SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm. The position will be a hybrid position with Monday – Thursday in office and Friday’s being remote. The position will include travel 1-2 times per month to Ferndale, WA. WAGE: Salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually, subject to all required taxes and withholdings. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, own, and maintain short-term and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models and market intelligence., • Analyze historical sales trends, promotional plans, market seasonality, and customer input to drive forecast accuracy., • Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to align forecasts with business objectives., • Participate in monthly & quarterly demand and inventory planning meetings to present demand forecasts and highlight variances., • Monitor and report key forecasting metrics such as forecast accuracy (WMAPE, bias) and suggest corrective actions., • Lead demand planning efforts for new product introductions (NPIs), discontinuations, and promotional lifts., • Manage SKU-level forecasting for multiple brands & categories across sales channels, • Use demand planning software/tools to maintain data and generate forecasts., • Identify risks and opportunities in the forecast and collaborate on mitigation strategies with cross-functional teams., • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field. MBA or APICS certification is a plus., • 3–5 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain planning within the CPG, preferably food or beverage sector., • CPG or Food & Beverage experience a plus, • Experience with major forecast and planning applications, • Knowledge and experience with statistical modeling and accuracy metrics, • Proficient in forecasting tools and ERP systems; strong Excel and data analysis skills., • Solid understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and product lifecycle planning., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams., • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Familiarity with syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) and POS analytics., • Experience in a fast-paced, high-SKU count environment., • Knowledge of shelf-life constraints, seasonal demand, and promotional planning in the food industry., • IBF or ASCM certification preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment is that of an office environment. This employee regularly works with office equipment, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment when on the production floor. This employee work around high voltage, hot water, and steam • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, • Physical work including climbing stairs, etc., • Willing to work in a various-temperature environment, • Ability to handle items weighting under 25lbs or may need to move objects safely and with proper body mechanics., • Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell, • Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting growth and maturity of the business. ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence. BENEFITS: • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account., • Flexible Personal Time Off Plan, • 401K Plan with a generous company match, • Annual performance incentive., • 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave., • Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities, • Discount commuter benefits, • Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program, • Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave, • Employee Assistance Program, • Legal Services, and Pet Insurance, • Employee Referral Program, • Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program, • Matching Charity Donations, • Pet Insurance, • Oberto Product Discounts, • Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club. Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 437-6100 or by applying directly on our website at EEO/E-Verify Statements: Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. **Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.