Senior Demand Planner

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning forecast consensus process by partnering with sales, brand, supply chain, and finance teams to develop aligned forecast assumptions.
• Translate consensus forecasts into operational forecasts by working closely with production planning and deployment teams.
• Support successful customer promotion execution through planning and incorporation of customer event inputs.
• Forecast new product launches from concept through commercialization and production.
• Communicate forecast changes and ensure timely updates are shared with all partners.
• Measure forecast accuracy and lead continuous improvement efforts related to forecasting processes, systems, and tools.
• Support the annual planning process for designated brands.
• Analyze business trends, risks, and opportunities and present recommendations that drive alignment and informed decision-making.
• Identify key volume drivers and develop insights that improve forecast quality and business performance.
• Collaborate across functions to balance customer needs, operational capabilities, and financial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in consumer products forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with foundational statistical knowledge.
• Experience working within Sales and Operations Planning processes, customer planning and/or supply planning.
• Experience with forecasting applications, supply planning software, Blue Yonder, SAP, SAS, or similar tools.
• Experience with or knowledge of Circana, Retail Link, or other customer and syndicated data sources.
• Demonstrated project leadership and project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience presenting insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer products forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain operations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced statistical knowledge.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and driving significant improvements in forecasting processes.
• Extensive experience with advanced forecasting tools and techniques.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, able to effectively communicate complex data and analysis to senior leaders.
• Experience in managing large-scale forecasting initiatives and driving strategic decision-making.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in forecasting tools and techniques such as Blue Yonder, SAP, SAS, or similar software.
• Expertise in using Circana, Retail Link, or other customer and syndicated data sources.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing and influencing cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Mental wellbeing support.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Great pay and bonus incentive opportunity.
• Matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups.
• On-demand learning and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid-time off.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible work-schedules.
• Volunteer opportunities.

Pay

Annual salary range: $82,000 - $120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.