Forecast & Planning Manager

Jobot

South Salt Lake, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Intelligence, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consumer Promotions, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Analysis, Data Sets, Demand Forecasting/Planning, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Finance, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Human Resources Strategy, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Market Segmentation, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Microsoft Excel, Nielsen Research, Operations Planning, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Product Management, Product/Service Launch, Retail, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Sales, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Support, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Tableau, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
South Salt Lake, UT
POSTED
1 day ago
Family First Culture / cGMP Manufacturing Leadership | FDA-Regulated Environment

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Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over a decade ago and based in Salt Lake City, UT, we are a fast-growing manufacturing organization focused on delivering high-quality, regulated products with a strong emphasis on compliance, efficiency, and innovation. Our team is committed to building a positive workplace culture while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why join us?
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Collaborative Work Environment: Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Career Growth: Exposure to full HR lifecycle and strategic initiatives
  • Stable, growing manufacturing environment


Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties
Own and manage sales forecasts across multiple channels and customer segments.
Partner with Sales teams to update SKU-level forecasts based on historical trends, promotional activity, and consumption insights.
Analyze customer promotions and market trends to improve future demand planning strategies.
Serve as the key liaison between Sales and Supply Planning to ensure accurate demand signals.
Improve and support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Monitor forecast accuracy, volatility, and variances while identifying risks and opportunities.
Manage product transitions including new product launches, ramp-ups, and discontinued item run-outs.
Develop, automate, and maintain forecasting, performance, and financial reporting.
Analyze retail performance, marketing campaigns, and business results against forecasts and budgets.
Investigate performance anomalies and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Partner with management to support budgeting, long-range planning, and strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities to better leverage Oracle and other forecasting technologies.

Qualifications Needed:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in demand forecasting, sales forecasting, or S&OP within a CPG environment.
Minimum 2+ years of experience utilizing syndicated market data such as Nielsen, SPINS, or similar platforms preferred.
Strong background in SKU-level forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain analytics.
Experience working with forecasting systems such as Oracle, Workday Adaptive Insights, or similar platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced reporting and data analysis.
Experience with Tableau or other Business Intelligence (BI) tools preferred.
Proven ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, improve forecast accuracy, and translate insights into business decisions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities.

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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com