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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 Planning Manager in either of our corporate offices in Bloomington, MN. In this role you are accountable for executing the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, which integrates the strategic and operational business plan across functions for a group of Business Unit Categories. This role will be responsible for leading the monthly demand review and contribute to the weekly huddles with oversight of much of our overall forecasting data. 

Responsibilities:

• Aids in delivering the Business Unit’s near and long term strategic and tactical plans through facilitation of the IBP Cycle, including delivering an aligned upon Demand Forecast for responsible categories.
• Lead demand planners for assigned categories and support demand planners in following aligned upon processes and routines to drive increased forecast accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement on BU Consensus Process and routines.
• Facilitates organization and execution of the Business Unit IBP routines including Demand Review, and Sales, Operations and Execution (S&OE).
• Supports the IBP Lead with the Business Unit Monthly Business Review meeting.
• Works in close collaboration with functional areas such as Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain to ensure deliverables and timelines are met.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of total demand planning and forecasting experience, including 2 years guiding or leading planning teams
• 4-year degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Supply Planning or similar areas. Experience in consumer-packaged goods preferred

• In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain consulting

• Demonstrates significant business maturity, strong business acumen, executive-caliber communication, influencing skills, and ability to develop and deliver recommendations

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $81,750 to $136,250 annually with eligibility for a 15% 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.