Tropicana Brands Group
Senior Manager, Supply Chain - Demand Planning
Tropicana Brands Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Manager, Supply Chain - Demand Planning
Job Category : Supply ChainRequisition Number : SRMAN003171Posted : October 2, 2024Employment Type : Full-TimeLocations
Chicago - OPO433 West Van Buren StreetSuite 3NChicago, IL 60607, USATropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.Key Responsibilities:
Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Demand Planning Manager/Sr. Manager to support the Supply Chain Planning team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.This role will be responsible for leading the Demand Planning team in delivering the most accurate near and longer-term total forecast as measured by BU forecast accuracy and bias as well as providing key stakeholders explanatory and predictive insights on performance. This role also partners with the broader Supply Chain, Sales, Sales Finance and BU Finance Leadership to ensure alignment at both a tactical and strategic level. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.Additional Responsibilities:
Own the overall business forecast at the UPC/Demand Point/Weekly level aggregated across all customer teamsBuild confidence in Demand Planning processes by providing consistent communication on demand performance, opportunities, and issuesCommunicate and coordinate with Sales, Brand, and Finance to gather accurate and timely customer and market intelligenceTake a lead support role in the IBP process by providing Demand perspective, data and insights for Demand ConsensusWork with Brand and Integration teams to ensure successful rollout of new products, innovation and package changesPartner with functional peers to improve customer service levels (reduce Out of Stocks and Expired Product)Execute rigorous root cause analysis and action planningProvide direction and career development to Demand Planning teamTackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategiesDemonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformationLead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channelsRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or similar fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain; Planning experience strongly preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of dataStrong influence and people leadership skills in a cross-functional settingAbility to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment with limited direction and balance competing prioritiesBenefits Overview:
TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.
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Job Category : Supply ChainRequisition Number : SRMAN003171Posted : October 2, 2024Employment Type : Full-TimeLocations
Chicago - OPO433 West Van Buren StreetSuite 3NChicago, IL 60607, USATropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.Key Responsibilities:
Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Demand Planning Manager/Sr. Manager to support the Supply Chain Planning team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.This role will be responsible for leading the Demand Planning team in delivering the most accurate near and longer-term total forecast as measured by BU forecast accuracy and bias as well as providing key stakeholders explanatory and predictive insights on performance. This role also partners with the broader Supply Chain, Sales, Sales Finance and BU Finance Leadership to ensure alignment at both a tactical and strategic level. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.Additional Responsibilities:
Own the overall business forecast at the UPC/Demand Point/Weekly level aggregated across all customer teamsBuild confidence in Demand Planning processes by providing consistent communication on demand performance, opportunities, and issuesCommunicate and coordinate with Sales, Brand, and Finance to gather accurate and timely customer and market intelligenceTake a lead support role in the IBP process by providing Demand perspective, data and insights for Demand ConsensusWork with Brand and Integration teams to ensure successful rollout of new products, innovation and package changesPartner with functional peers to improve customer service levels (reduce Out of Stocks and Expired Product)Execute rigorous root cause analysis and action planningProvide direction and career development to Demand Planning teamTackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategiesDemonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformationLead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channelsRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or similar fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain; Planning experience strongly preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of dataStrong influence and people leadership skills in a cross-functional settingAbility to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment with limited direction and balance competing prioritiesBenefits Overview:
TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.
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