Once Upon a Farm is hiring a
Demand Planning Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Demand Planning Analyst at Once Upon a Farm, a purpose-driven company that produces organic food products. The role involves supporting the Business Planning Manager in developing demand plans and working closely with various teams to ensure the right amount of product is produced at the right time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field
• 1+ years of analytics experience, ideally in the consumer-packaged goods space
• Proven experience in demand planning or a similar role, preferably within the consumer goods or food industry
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting, ideally with experience in demand planning software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Able to problem solve and get to the source of the issue by using strong influencing skills and succinct communication
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing demand planning processes and tools to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency
• Analyze historical data, market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive intelligence to generate demand forecasts for various product categories and channels
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, such as forecast accuracy, bias, and service level; and seek opportunities to improve
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to the demand plan and propose mitigation actions
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain teams to align on-demand plans and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer expectations
• Support the implementation and optimization of demand planning software and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Support the cross-functional demand consensus and Supply Plan process using a data-driven, fact-based approach to identify and communicate key forecast drivers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to provide business insights and drive corrective actions based on forecast variances
• Support and participate in demand review meetings, S&OP meetings, and other cross-functional forums to present and validate demand plans and assumptions
• Assist in the development of the Demand Plan that serves as the foundation for the creation of the Supply Plan in the S&OP planning process
• Communicate complex ideas concisely to a diverse audience, ranging from informational updates to financial approval requests from the leadership team
• Ensure all key stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the S&OP cycle, facilitating effective decision-making and resource allocation
• Continuously evaluate and improve forecasting models, tools, and processes to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Sales preferred
• Preferably located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Benefits

• Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location
• Annual Bonus
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses