Position Location: We're all about flexibility. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates.

A Day in the Life...

• Lead and own the creation of the Global Ingredients demand forecast for the planning department which is built in collaboration with a team including field sales, regional business planners, and regional brokers/agents through a disciplined process assessing customer forecasts, historical sales, market and category intelligence, operational priorities and challenges, and business strategy.
• Within the business planning process, support the development of the Ingredients' business monthly future sales forecast to help anticipate the delivery of the monthly sales plan, variances to the monthly plan and future sales estimate, anticipate and recognize challenges in product supply impacting delivery performance, and make recommendations to improve forecast and monthly results.
• Assist in the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, which is the process of forecasting unconstrained customer demand, revealing risks and opportunities due to supply or other factors, and projecting revenue for the Global Ingredients business.
• Collaborate with regional commercial and finance teams to identify critical risks and opportunities to the monthly forecast.
• Identify process improvements and lead monthly forecast process to improve forecast accuracy, facilitate effective communication, and improve steps in the overall business planning cycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply planning, logistics, customer service, and others to ensure the delivery of the monthly sales plan while escalating risks to the plan impacting revenue and operating income.
• Assist in the development, consolidation, and review of the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan demand forecast. Lead the planning activities linked to these internal business initiatives on behalf of the planning team.
• Lead regularly occurring collaborative meetings and reporting timelines with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy and consistency of information with business requirements.
• This role collaborates with sales teams including brokers/agents, marketing, finance, purchasing, supply planning, and other departments as appropriate to obtain current, accurate and relevant information related to product demand and supply.
• This role has management responsibilities for one direct report and will aid in all areas of people management including coaching, developing, and leading for future growth.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience with demand modelling, scenario planning and allocation

• Background in forecast management and S&OP/IBP process

• Proficiency in business intelligence tools and platforms (ie Power BI and SAP)

• Good time management skills

• Strong communication skills

• Presentation skills

• Detail oriented

• Food Ingredients / CPG industry background

Education:

Work Experience:

Annual Salary:

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long- term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.