At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning
The Sr. Manager of Demand Planning leads the team responsible for managing the Beverage Sales Forecast in accordance with Niagara's organizational objectives and sales/service goals. They are responsible for collaborating with different functional teams (such as sales, planning, manufacturing), customers, and marketing along with statistical model management to develop an informed Tactical Forecast (short term) and Strategic Forecast (Sales Goal) across the company. The Sr. Manager of Demand Planning is also responsible for helping mature and improve the beverage forecasting process through evolving technology requirements and enhanced stakeholder alignment. In addition, this role is accountable for reporting and goal setting related to the sales forecast and accuracy.
Essential Functions
Lead the demand planning team to reconcile statistical calculations, historic trends, sales feedback, new business information, and market updates to generate the best possible short-term and long term Sales Forecast for Niagara.
Monitor and report department leaders on important changes in regional or category trends, customer plans or business strategies that could affect Niagara Sales Forecast Short and Long term.
Facilitate sales team interaction with other departments to address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner to guarantee product availability.
Provide insight to sales team related to their performance on forecast accuracy.
Provide insight to sales team related to their performance compared to the organization sales goal.
Develop customer forecast collaboration initiatives to better capture upcoming trends and changes in short and long term Sales Forecast.
Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement in demand planning processes.
Develop and maintain market insights and competitive intelligence data.
Facilitate tools to the demand planning team to guarantee a constant validation of data maintained in forecasting tools
Maintain a constant Technology search
25% on average travels 1 week out of the month
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years - Experience in Position
4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years - Experience working in Position
6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
Resourceful in defining systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining.
Intermediate Experience with ERP systems
Intermediate Experience with market data like Nielsen, IRI, or similar
Intermediate experience with supply chain planning technologies like JDA, Logility, Oracle ASCP or similar
Intermediate experience with Supply chain optimization tools such as IBM ILOG LogicNetPlus, IBM IPFA, Llamasoft or similar.
Performs work under direct supervision.
Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain or other related field
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain or other related field
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: Six-Sigma
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$167,553.62 - $242,952.76 / Yearly
Bonus Target: 15% Annual
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!
Niagara's culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.
From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.
We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!
Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
