Forecast Planning Manager manages the organization's forecast planning function using inventory levels, production speed, and product demand to estimate output. Gathers and evaluates data to develop solutions for increasing production. Being a Forecast Planning Manager may work with vendors, customers, and other departments within the organization to determine optimal inventory levels. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Forecast Planning Manager typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. The Forecast Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Forecast Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!
A day in the life…
As the Demand Planning Manager, you are responsible for forecasting and managing the demand for everyday and seasonal products and ensuring that the supply chain is optimized to meet the customer’s needs. You will work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and the operations teams to analyze historical data, market trends, and customer feedback to develop accurate and timely demand plans. You will also monitor and report on the performance of the demand planning process and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will be doing…
Do you have what it takes?
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Do you stand above the rest?
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At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
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