Demand Planning Manager Jobs

HARIBO of America is growing – join us! The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for collaborating between major functional internal partners to drive improvements in forecasting, reporting, and documentation of the demand forecasting and sales planning process for HARIBO of America which flows into the monthly S & OP cycle. The Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the Demand Planning process to drive metric accountability, act as lead on system improvements and SAP (APO) implementation, and partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders in Supply Chain, Data Management, Sales, and other teams.

Located on-site at the HARIBO of America corporate office in Rosemont, Illinois, the ideal Demand Planning Manager will have at least 4 years of Demand Planning experience withing the consumer goods industry, a Bachelor’s degree, advanced Excel skills, and prior experience using SAP APO for demand planning.

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 10 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Leads weekly S & OE process and identification of major demand variations driving impact to inventory levels and service levels
• Acts as lead stakeholder in development and implementation of Demand Planning tool—SAP APO
• Acts as point person for all Demand Planning forecasting details regarding changes vs. plan, LBE, and prior year
• Works closely with master data to drive clear and concise mapping of actuals and forecast in the business lens needed to support decision making processes internally
• Partner with Supply Chain on order allocation, identification of inventory gasp, and drivers of large variances on forecast and impact to orders

Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including v-look ups, formulas, pivot tables, etc
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Prior experience with APO (SAP) with strong proficiency on all areas surrounding Demand Planning including master data settings
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in demand forecasting and demand planning within the consumer goods industry

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior supervisory experience
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
• MBA- Master’s Degree in Administration or Master’s Degree in related field
• Excellent and accurate data entry skills, attention to detail
• Results-driven with excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, analytical, and decision making skills

What can you expect?

You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.

ABOUT YOU:

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for the consumer-packaged goods industry? Does working in a growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.

At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.

Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.

We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.

We’d love to hear more about you.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [email protected].

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