Demand Planning Analyst

Summary

Organic Valley is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts that support efficient production, inventory management, and customer service. The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to translate market insights and business assumptions into actionable demand plans and data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead demand forecasting processes across assigned categories, customers, or business units
• Develop and maintain short-, mid- and long-term demand forecasts at appropriate levels of aggregation
• Analyze historical sales, promotions, seasonality, market trends, and customer behavior to improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to align forecasts with business plans
• Lead and support monthly demand review and S&OP / IBP processes
• Evaluate forecast accuracy, bias, and drivers; define and execute corrective actions to improve performance
• No leadership expectations beyond collaboration
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias using KPIs (e.g., MAPE, Bias) and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Sales, Sales Finance and Marketing to incorporate promotions, customer insights, and market intelligence into forecasts
• Identify risks and opportunities in the demand outlook and proactively communicate impacts
• Continuously improving forecasting processes, tools, and data quality
• Document assumptions, methodologies, and changes to ensure transparency and alignment
• Clearly communicate assumptions, insights, and recommendations
• Support scenario planning and what-if analysis for business decisions
• Data & Systems Support
• Reporting, Insights & Stakeholder Support
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP), preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Haves

• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP), preferred

Benefits

• Remote work eligibility; employees residing within 100 miles of Organic Valley offices in WI are expected to collaborate onsite in a hybrid fashion for 4-8 days per month, while employees residing outside of 100 miles travel in 4 times per year for intentional collaboration and connection.
• This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with a choice of plans for employees and their families, including plans that can be paired with an HSA to which CROPP contributes.
• Accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 136 hours of time off in the first year of employment, prorated by start date, plus 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision and dental insurance, including a free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses and contacts, a flexible dental network, and adult orthodontia.
• 401(k) matching at 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• $50,000 life insurance policy funded by CROPP for each employee; supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-term and long-term disability/AD&D insurance, including $50,000 of life insurance coverage and $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings for cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure, plus health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account.