Demand Planner

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table! We are hiring a Demand Planner to support our Food Service Team in our Bloomington, MN corporate office. In this role, you will be responsible for producing an operational forecast for as long as an 18-month horizon. You will also work with the Global Supply Chain and Business Unit Sales teams to execute sales plans and assist in mitigating gaps within supply/demand in the short term. Responsibilities: + Supports the monthly consensus process for assigned business unit(s) for as long as an 18-month outlook. + Prepares and presents various analyses of forecast performance of specific business units and brands to management as needed. + Creates, develops, and produces demand forecasts. + Reviews historical sales trends, marketing, and financial forecasts; prepares forecast data; and evaluates forecast results. + Categorizes internal demand stream information according to demand patterns. + Inputting sales and marketing intelligence for each operating unit for use in forecast systems. + Working with sales organization(s), national sales accounts, marketing, and related forecasting and planning groups. + Provides timely updates and analysis to Supply Chain partners to identify scenario planning opportunities. + Completes all required education and training and participates in implementation and development of new forecasting software. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Years of Related Experience: 0-4 years of related experience + Must have an understanding of project management processes and supply chain principles. + Have Knowledge/skills in Windows, Excel and Word. + Basic understanding JDA/Blue Yonder, IRI/Nielsen, functionality, business, processes as well as related interfaces and data exchanges as they correlate to supply chain. + Must possess strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong presentation skills. + Must be analytical with problem-solving skills and demonstrate attention to detail. + Must have the ability to understand and create budgets, position requires intermediate financial analysis skills. The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs. The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class. #LI-EH1