Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $67,800.00 - $88,200.00 JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales and Operations Planner – Commodity is responsible for all activities associated with developing an operational commodity forecast for the enterprise to execute against. Creates and maintains statistical baselines as available for their product portfolio incorporating sales forecast input, business intelligence, marketing insights and shipment history. Develops commodity sales strategy with sales and supply. Functions as the primary integration point into the commercial and growth organization. Leads demand plan discussions each month with key counterparts in Sales and Marketing for S&OP Demand Review. Delivers a timely, accurate and actionable monthly demand plan to Operations, Finance and Supply Chain. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Develops and maintains monthly operational forecast down to Product/Sold To/Location using the IBP Demand Module. Utilizes sales plans, distribution changes, shipment history, competitor activities and marketing plans. Conducts monthly root cause analysis of forecast error to identify corrective actions – effectively communicates this information to sales, marketing, finance and the broader supply chain. Leads monthly production plan discussions to align on a single operational demand signal for the portfolio across businesses and functions. Prepares data inputs for S&OP Demand Review. Works closely with sales to understand customer performance, new product formats, and strategic initiatives for incorporation into monthly forecasts Works with cross-functional partners on projects such as new product launches, obsolescence (SKU rationalization) and transitions while accounting for pipeline fill and cannibalization. Collaborates with Finance, Marketing, and Sales on the development of Annual Operating Plan (AOP), LE1 and LE2 forecasts. Partners with Supply Planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes and deliver the most effective and complete Supply Chain plan. Represents the operational production plan across departments and functions in support of projects including innovation, capacity and capital planning etc. Maintains routine interaction with Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT and R&D up to leadership levels. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree 2 years of supply chain planning or production planning experience Commodity or Consumer Packaged Goods Experience. Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree 6 or more years PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or Supply Chain. Sound understanding of concepts and principles in Sales/Marketing and working knowledge of the same in Finance and Supply Chain. In depth understanding of how a demand forecast impacts Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and the Business. SAP/IBP experience APICS or other Forecasting certification preferred SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to work in operations/plant environment for extended periods. Must be able to work in office/desk environment for extended periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT Office Plant/Operations WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
