Demand Planner at Stir Foods

Fullerton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, S&OP, S&OE, Forecast Accuracy Tracking, Root Cause Analysis, Inventory Optimization, Data Management, ERP, Analytical Skills, Excel, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Scenario Planning, Master Data Integrity, Reporting Dashboards, Process Improvement

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, managing, and continuously improving demand forecasts to support Stir Foods’ retail and foodservice & industrial business. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to translate customer demand into accurate production and inventory plans. The Demand Planner plays a key role in improving forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory turns while supporting Stir Foods’ growth and operational excellence initiatives. Key Responsibilities Demand Forecasting & Planning * Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts across retail and food service channels. * Incorporate sales input, promotional plans, customer forecasts, seasonality, and historical trends. * Lead monthly demand review meetings as part of S&OP / S&OE processes. * Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams to align forecast assumptions. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Sales and Production Planning to translate demand into feasible supply plans. * Coordinate with Customer Service to manage order fulfillment priorities and service levels. * Support Finance with revenue and inventory projections. Performance & Continuous Improvement * Track forecast accuracy (MAPE / APE), bias, and service performance metrics. * Identify root causes of forecast variances and implement corrective actions. * Support inventory optimization initiatives to improve turns and reduce working capital. * Contribute to process improvement and planning tool enhancement initiatives. Systems & Data Management * Maintain demand planning data in ERP and planning tools. * Ensure master data integrity (SKU, customer, lead times, MOQ, etc.). * Build and manage reporting dashboards for forecast and service metrics. Business Support * Support new product introductions and customer launches with forecast development. * Assist in scenario planning for capacity, promotions, and growth opportunities. * Provide ad-hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making. Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field. * 3–6 years of demand planning or forecasting experience, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG. * Experience working in S&OP / S&OE environments. * Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with ERP and demand planning tools * Ability to manage multiple SKUs and customers in a fast-paced environment. * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Experience * Experience in food manufacturing with short-time retail and foodservice customers. * Knowledge of production scheduling and capacity constraints. * Familiarity with Deacom ERP, Power BI or similar systems. * Understanding of inventory optimization and service-level tradeoffs. Key Performance Indicators * Forecast accuracy (MAPE / Bias) * Customer service levels / fill rates * Inventory turns and working capital improvement * Reduction in expedite costs and production disruptions * Successful execution of S&OP cycles Core Competencies * Analytical problem-solving * Business partnering * Process improvement mindset * Sense of urgency and ownership * Clear communication with technical and commercial teams

Responsibilities

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, managing, and continuously improving demand forecasts for retail and foodservice/industrial business segments, partnering with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to create accurate production and inventory plans. Key duties include leading monthly demand review meetings and tracking performance metrics like forecast accuracy and service levels.