Demand and Intercompany Planning Analyst

WHO WE AREAt Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.

Job Summary

Demand Planning

• Assist in developing and maintaining demand forecasts for assigned seasonal and everyday gift categories and gather all necessary data.
• Analyze forecast variances and recommend adjustments based on business trends and performance.
• Support new product launches, item transitions, and seasonal planning activities.
• Update demand assumptions and forecasts in planning systems based on changing business conditions.
• Participate in S&OP, and S&OE processes by preparing analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Planning to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain forecasting master data and planning parameters within SAP and planning systems.
• Run and maintain Seasonal Change Reports in Excel; update seasonal planning presentations and key account forecast decks with the latest forecast information
• Prepare and update Realized vs. Operational performance reports and supporting presentation materials for weekly business reviews.
• Generate and analyze Forecast Comparison Reports.
• Generate and maintain Excess Inventory Reports and recommend actions.
• Provide coverage for other planning responsibilities when required.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Intercompany Supply Planning

• Plan and monitor intercompany supply for seasonal SKUs and Everyday Gift products.
• Responsible for timely planning, creation, tracking, and maintenance of purchase orders to Lindt subsidiaries.
• Update purchase orders in SAP based on forecast and demand changes and communicate changes to suppliers.
• Maintain intercompany demand information within the intercompany planning system.
• Participate in budget and Latest Estimate (LE) planning activities for intercompany purchases and ending inventory estimates.
• Liaise with counterparts at Lindt Mexico, Canada, Austria, and Germany to balance supply and demand requirements.
• Participate in monthly intercompany planning and supply review calls.
• Collaborate with internal partners to align intercompany supply with customer demand and production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to minimize stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolescence risks.
• Track supply constraints, delays, and risks and recommend mitigation plans.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Statistics, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Analytics.
• Experience with SAP, SAP APO/IBP, or related planning systems preferred.
• Experience with Basware is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups, reporting automation, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across functions and international teams.

Measurables:

• • Demand Planning Performance Metrics
    • Forecast Accuracy
    • Fill rate
    • Develop and maintain reports
  • IC Planning Performance Metrics
    • Creating PO’s for IC
    • Analyzing trends
    • Communication with IC partners
    • undefined

Number of direct reports: None

Some examples of working conditions:

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to regularly sit
• Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail
• Works in a normal office environment

Salary Range: $75,000 - $97,000 per year