16 feb
Chobani
Ciudad de México
At Chobani, we are on a mission to bring better food for more people. To make that happen, we’re looking for a Demand Planning Manager to join our team and drive seamless S&OP; execution and demand planning excellence.
If you're passionate about demand planning, logistics, and operations in the food industry, and want to be part of a fast-paced, growing business, this could be a great fit.
Summary
We are looking for a highly analytical and results-driven Demand Planning Manager to join our Supply, Demand, and Logistics team. This role is critical in developing accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring product availability. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced analytics, retailer data,
and cross-functional collaboration to drive forecast accuracy and enhance decision-making in a fast-paced, short-shelf-life food environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate weekly demand forecasts across all retailer customers.
- Build and continuously improve forecasting models, integrating retailer data, internal sales insights, marketing trends, seasonality, and market intelligence.
- Partner closely with Sales and Marketing teams to align forecasts with promotions, new product launches, and demand-shifting activities.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and key performance metrics, identifying and implementing corrective actions to enhance reliability.
- Lead S&OP; (Sales & Operations Planning) processes, presenting forecasts, identifying risks/opportunities, and driving cross-functional alignment.
- Collaborate with Supply Planning and Logistics teams to ensure optimal inventory levels, maximizing service levels while minimizing waste.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning and Sales Forecasting,
preferably in short-shelf-life food categories with multiple SKUs.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel, including advanced modeling, statistical analysis, scenario planning, and automation (Power Query, VBA, or macros).
- Strong analytical and data visualization skills, with expertise in Power BI, Power Pivot, and large dataset management for demand forecasting.
- Experience integrating Excel with ERP and planning systems (SAP, JDA, or similar) to optimize demand planning.
- Deep knowledge of Mexico retailer data ecosystems, including point-of-sale analytics, replenishment cycles, and forecasting methodologies for key retailers (Walmart, Soriana, HEB, etc.).
- Ability to translate demand forecasts into strategic business insights, guiding cross-functional teams to make informed decisions.
- High Proficiency in English is mandatory.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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