Demand Planning Manager

3 weeks ago

Santa Ana, United States Brothers Desserts Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Demand Planning and Procurement Manager to join the Brothers Team The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating product demand forecasting, procurement, and inventory control to ensure that product availability aligns with customer demands while optimizing costs.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Develop and execute demand forecast models considering business trends and demand patterns.
  • Manage all procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, vendor selection, MOQ’s and negotiation of contracts.
  • Analyze inventory flow and provide recommendations to improve performance of supply chain operations while monitoring OTD and quality issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (scheduling, customer services, sales, marketing, production, finance) to adjust forecast and procurement plans based on sales promotions, new product launches, and other activities.
  • Regularly monitor, report, and respond to changes in demand and market trends.
  • Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts to secure advantageous terms.
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure product availability, minimize lead time, and reduce out-of-stock occurrences.
  • Develop and implement procurement and inventory policies and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain best practices as it relates to Inventory procedures.
  • Manage and oversee Inventory processes across the organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • APICS or other relevant certification.
  • LEAN and/or SIX SIGMA certification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory, procurement, or supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry.
  • Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies
  • Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful vendor management.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

Experience:

  • Experience with ERP systems (Sage and Navision preferably)
  • 3 years of Purchasing experience
  • 5 years of Food Manufacturing experience.

Overall Requirements:

  • Willingness to work in a cold environment
  • Ability to understand plant KPI’s (production, quality & safety)
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Understands yield standards
  • Performs basic housekeeping tasks
  • Testing is required
  • Follows all GMP, PPE & Safety Guidelines & handbook
  • Able to work flexible schedule
  • Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs
  • Team player-able to work on a team environment
  • Knowledge of HACCP & Sanitation guidelines & processes
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to be cross trained and multitask in multiple positions
  • Lead people & communication skills
  • Be able to operate freezer, filler etc. and control overrun

 

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