Associate Director Demand Planning

Who are we?

Kodiak is one of the fastest growing food companies that is disrupting the industry with its better-for-you breakfast and snacking options. Our journey with food began by restoring the tradition of whole grain flapjacks and adding some protein to fuel folks' adventures. In the process, we discovered that foods made closer to nature are not only fueling but taste better. So, we set out to inspire wilder, wide-open lives by feeding epic days through real breakfasts. That's one of the reasons we're in the scenic Rocky Mountains of Park City, Utah: to live our purpose and be close to nature.

Our mission is to become the most loved, next generation food brand, and we're well on our way. We craft the best-selling whole grain flapjack mix in the nation along with toaster waffles, baking mixes, oatmeal, syrup, and snacking options at all major retailers. We're expanding rapidly as our business continues to grow year-after-year and need to build our team with people that share our passion for the outdoors, bring industry experience, thrive in an entrepreneurial culture, and want to make an impact in the food space. We believe that eating real, good-for-you food, being active outdoors, and preserving nature will restore balance generations before us worked so hard to forge. We embrace the spirit of the Kodiak – a pristine wilderness with a rich ecosystem – and we rely on that spirit of the Kodiak to inspire the work we do, the food we eat, and the way we play.

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah

What will this position do?

Reporting to the Director of S&OP, the Associate Director, Demand Planning will manage the demand planning process monthly cadence in IBP Process with a constant focus on continuous improvement. This will require strong collaboration and accountability with cross-functional groups who will be primarily responsible for developing the forecast. This role is expected to develop a secondary forecasting approach to challenge the Sales & Marketing forecast and ultimately help drive the best consensus plan.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the process to deliver the SKU forecast at the DC level to drive production and distribution decisions.
• Help to resolve supply issues by working with the supply team/sales to determine the best possible outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with supply to support inventory levels parameters and product excess and obsolescence risk. Monitor trends and make recommendations as needed.
• Understand drivers of errors, and work collaboratively to develop action plans to drive improvement and/or accountability.
• Deliver best in class forecast accuracy, measure and report forecast accuracy and other KPIs as they relate to the demand plan.
• Recommend improvements to the current approach that would support both improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage the monthly demand planning process in cadence with the overall IBP process.

What are we looking for?

The demand planner role will require both strategic thinking and tactical skills to drive the continuous improvement of the demand planning process and forecast accuracy. The ideal candidate will need to understand modeling, bias and trends in data to improve accuracy. It is critical that the person can work collaboratively with cross-functional groups to drive the optimal demand planning process.

Required: 

• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving and collaboration.
• Demonstrated cross functional and process leadership capabilities.
• 7+ years demand planning experience with exposure to contract manufacturing environments in the Consumer Products industry (food, non-durables etc.)
• Ability to stay cool and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have experiences leading an S&OP Process
• Strong business acumen with track record of business partnership with sales and general management functions.
• Strong influencing and overall collaboration skills

What else do I need to know?

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah. We have a hybrid schedule. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include: 

• 401k match 
• A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks 
• Relocation assistance 
• Active lifestyle allowance 
• All-you-can-eat flapjacks 
• Parental leave 
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
• Therapy Benefit
• Casual dress code 
• Flexible vacation 
• Early-out Fridays 
• Health/vision/dental plans 
• Annual performance bonus 

Recognized by Inc and Utah as one of America's best places to work, we are known for our awesome work environment – a fun and authentic place where wins are celebrated, collaboration is king, work is balanced with life, and every individual makes a deep impact. We proactively search for ways to develop each individual along their career path here at Kodiak and beyond. We're inspired and committed to creating natural, authentic food with superior taste to fuel a healthy, active lifestyle. We feel encouraged by some of the trends in food today and believe that with a concerted effort we can make an enormous impact in building momentum for natural, better-for-you foods. We invite you to apply to join our team and leave your legacy on the future of food.

At Kodiak Cakes, we are committed to a truly inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates what makes each of us unique. We bring our full authentic selves to work and leverage our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive value for the company and to live out its mission.