Sr. Demand Planner, Statistical Forecasting (Hybrid Role: Onsite & Virtual) at US Foods, Inc.

Flexible Work Policy: The Sr. Demand Planner, Statistical Forecasting position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.

ESSENTIAL D RESPONSIBILITIES 
Planning Support
• Responsible for application of higher-level Demand Planning functions such as forecasting model selection, seasonality, and demand cleansing routines
• History transfers for new item setup: Ensure new items have their demand histories accurately identified, tagged and transferred during item transitions
• Exception Management: Review and adjust statistical forecast parameters as needed at the direction of system-generated exceptions
• Supports development of demand forecasts in support of long-range strategic planning through internal and external collaboration
• Execute routine and ad hoc demand planning management activities to support team performance, maximize planning system utilization, and drive positive business impact
• Deliver against performance targets (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Service, DIOH and Spoilage) and identify methods to improve planning behaviors that adversely impact these measures
Training and Coaching
• Develop and Implement team training in support of New Hires, Process Changes, and System Updates
• Serves as first point of escalation for Demand Team in support of process support or problem solving; coach team on consistent approach to demand issues

Process/ System Support
• Supports and develops Best Practices and system utilization through process ownership, training, monitoring, and coaching
• Serve as Demand Planning SME in support of projects to improve performance, productivity, and standardization across the Demand Planning team
• Supports Change Management through collaboration, training, communication of benefits and reinforcement of long-term impacts
• Identify performance gaps in Demand Planning process and tools
• Support roadmap deliverables to increase maturity of the Demand Planning function in concert with replenishment team leadership and key stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned by manager

SUPERVISION:
• Indirect support of Demand Planners

RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: Replenishment Excellence Leadership, National Accounts, Merchandising, Supply Chain IT, Area Leadership/Finance
• External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Inside office: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities in a US Foods office-based environment.
• Hybrid: This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 4 years of progressive work experience in demand planning, replenishment, inventory management, or related field, with minimum of 2 years in statistical forecasting
• Supply Chain experience and knowledge of business planning processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, advanced Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong financial acumen required (must be able to interpret sales data within the market)

EDUCATION
• Four-year college degree in business, operations, supply chain management or equivalent military or business experience required

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
• Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF) or Certified Supply Chain Professional) CSCP preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Advanced Planning Systems and Tools (Blue Yonder/ Logility/ SAP) that enable Demand Planning and Reporting (Tableau, WEBI) is highly preferred
• Prior foodservice or demand management experience preferred
 

Universal pay verbiage:

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $65,000-$100,000.

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.​

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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