Current Openings

Demand Planning Analyst

Reports to: Manager, Demand Planning

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manager, Demand Planning, the Demand Planning Analyst will be responsible for the analyzing, tracking, and forecasting needs of the At-Home Retail Sales Division of Keurig

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather data from all pertinent internal and external sources to assist in creating an accurate monthly demand forecast representing requirements for production, with a strong focus on key customers.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to collect, determine impact and incorporate market intelligence (i.e. competitive activity, retail trends and trade/consumer promotional activity) into the forecast.
• Review current POS (Point-of-Sale) trends, shipments, and inventory levels to provide in-depth analysis to adjust customer-level forecasts accordingly.
• Work closely with production planning and distribution to identify short term demand changes and make appropriate adjustments to the forecast.
• Assist in the management of the anticipated demand for new/seasonal products and/or new markets.
• Maintain weekly tracking reports to monitor POS (Point-of-Sale), shipments against forecast, and product supply.
• Track variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals to provide guidance and assistance to understanding trends and future impact.
• Measure and monitor forecast accuracy and determine the causes of forecast variances.
• Assist with forecast input at sku level into forecast tool.
• Handle special projects and reporting as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Forecasting & Demand Planning
• An understanding of the S&OP process.
• Knowledge of the supply chain and the impact of demand planning on supply chain performance
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and aptitude.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Access.
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written
• Strong customer orientation
• Ability to uphold Safety standards, participates in Continuous Process Improvement on the job, and follows our business best practices.
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.
• Ability to follow Keurig policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Keurig offers a friendly and professional work environment

Would you like to join the Keurig team?
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to:

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