Demand Planning Analyst About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company… We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO verified, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products. Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance. Our Values… Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs. Create wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish others ~ Take responsibility If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading! About the Role… The Demand Analyst for Beech-Nut Nutrition Company is part of the Sales and Operations Planning team and reports to the Sr. Manager of Plan and Deliver and is responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and planning product demand to ensure that the company can meet customer needs while optimizing inventory and production costs. As a Demand Analyst you will manage the development, review and communication of the demand plan, to support annual and monthly business planning, on-going tactical planning (trade and consumer events), as well as the attainment of inventory, customer service, and cost objectives. Meet the Team… The Sales Team is a dynamic group of thought leaders that focus on internal and external sales strategies. The team is responsible for building strong relationships with our key customers, ensuring forecasts and sales plans are reflective of the most up to date information to keep our customers supplied and shelves full, keeping our customers supplied with actionable insights to manage our shared business, and managing our customer order processing. The team works diligently to understand what our customers want and need so we can deliver high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers! Our Commitment to Safety… At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this. About the Work Environment… This position is expected to work in a hybrid model, which currently includes two days a week in the office when on-site. The candidate may work remotely from a tri-state area for convenience, but must be willing to travel to the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment. The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks. What You’ll Do… Demand Forecasting: + Gather historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal patterns to develop accurate demand forecasts for products. + Work with sales, marketing, and finance teams to incorporate factors such as promotional campaigns, new product launches, and market changes into the forecast. + Develop and maintain an 18-month brand rolling platform forecast by customer segment, SKU, distribution center, and month. S&OP Process: + Participate in the S&OP meetings to align demand plans with supply chain capabilities. + Collaborate with other departments (sales, marketing, production, supply chain) to align forecast data and ensure supply meets demand. Data Analysis and Reporting: + Analyze demand trends, monitor performance against forecasts, and identify any gaps or discrepancies. + Create reports and dashboards to inform stakeholders about demand planning accuracy, risks, and opportunities for improvement. + Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust plans as needed to reflect changing trends and priorities. Inventory Management: + Ensure inventory levels align with demand forecasts to avoid stockouts or excess inventory. + Work with the supply chain team to optimize inventory replenishment based on demand forecasts. Collaboration with Sales and Marketing: + Regularly engage with the sales and marketing teams to gather insights on upcoming promotions, product launches, and market changes. + Adjust forecasts based on promotional activities and other demand-shaping events. + Communicate forecast updates, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders to ensure alignment. Process Improvement: + Continuously work on improving demand forecasting methods, tools, and accuracy. + Implement best practices for demand planning and contribute to the overall efficiency of the S&OP process. + Leverage planning tools and systems to streamline forecasting workflows Who You Are… + Deciding and Initiating Action: You are able to make timely decisions while weighing risks. You act without being prompted and take responsibility for projects, people and mistakes. + Analyzing: You are able to analyze all types of information using a wide range of sources. You draw well-reasoned conclusions and pinpoint key information from large data sets. You are able to identify themes and produce effective solutions. + Learning and Researching: You rapidly learn new tasks and quickly commit information to memory. You ask key questions and use all relevant information to make decisions. You use mistakes as a learning opportunity and encourages others to learn from one another. + Planning and Organizing: You are able to set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and project and manage time effectively. You monitor progress against deadlines and milestones. What You’ll Need… + Bachelor’s degree in related field required (Business, Operations/Logistics, Math/Statistics, Marketing). + 5 years of consumer goods or related experience required + +3 years’ experience in a forecasting role + Forecasting Software: Above average skills using ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, advanced Excel) + Above average skills in Microsoft Office required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). + Analytical Skills: Ability to work with large sets of data to derive actionable insights. + Communication Skills: Must effectively communicate with cross-functional teams. + Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies between forecasts and actual demand. + Industry Knowledge: Experience within CPG is highly preferred, as understanding the dynamics of consumer demand in this industry is key. + Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse teams. + Attention to Detail: Strong focus on detail, accuracy, and delivering high-quality results under deadlines. + Demonstrated ability to influence and gain credibility with team members and senior leaders. + Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently by handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, prioritizing appropriately, and responding to issues quickly and creatively with an open and positive attitude What’s in it for you? Compensation, Benefits & More… At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and take into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, relevant work experience, certifications and qualifications, education, and other business needs. Compensation for a role will be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Our associates also have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as many other benefits and perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following: Pay: The annual base salary range for this hybrid role is $72,000-88,000. This is a salaried-exempt position. Benefits: This position gives you access to a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; life & long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings account, paid vacation and holidays, New York State paid sick time, and 401(k) retirement benefits with 4% company match. Professional Development: + Tuition assistance + Access to an online learning system (LMS) + Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs More Perks! + Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community + Generous maternity/paternity benefits & take your child’s 1st birthday off + Take your birthday off each year! + Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday + Service Awards Amenities: + On-site fitness center + On-site cafeteria + On-site Company Store + A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work + New! Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations What it is like to live in upstate New York… We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.