Demand Planning Manager

Kinders

Walnut Creek, CA, United States
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Demand forecasting
Pos data analysis
S&op process leadership
** Kinders is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to oversee and enhance demand forecasting within its rapidly expanding organization. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in demand planning, specifically in the food and beverage industry, while fostering collaboration and innovation across teams. **

Job Summary

  • The Manager of Demand Planning will own category-based forecasting across all geographies, ensuring agility in our short-term operations while aligning long-term business strategy.
  • This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can innovate within ambiguity, embracing our core value of “Fail Forward.”
  • You will be the bridge between Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP), playing a pivotal role in connecting tactical execution with strategic growth initiatives.

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** Kinders is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to oversee and enhance demand forecasting within its rapidly expanding organization. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in demand planning, specifically in the food and beverage industry, while fostering collaboration and innovation across teams. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • demand forecasting
  • POS data analysis
  • S&OP process leadership
  • new product introduction forecasting
  • cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • growth mindset
  • innovative problem-solving
  • pirate ship culture

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in demand planning
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field
  • Experience using demand forecasting tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP IBP)
  • Experience analyzing POS data (Nielsen, IRI, or similar)
  • Experience with S&OP processes

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