FLSA Classification

Exempt

Reports to

VP of Supply Chain

Salary

$121,000-$135,000

Onsite/Remote/Hybrid

Onsite

Date

04/04/2025

Job Description

About SupHerb Farms

For over 30 years, SupHerb Farms has provided fresh-from-the-garden flavor and innovative product formats for foodservice operators and food manufactures. We offer our clients on-trend specialty IQF vegetable and herbs, purees and clean-label culinary pastes that bring crave-ability to life on menus and in food products. Flavor isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.

Summary

The Demand Planning Manger will be responsible for working collaboratively with Sales, Procurement, Planning, Product Development and Finance departments to gather input and align demand with business goals. Responsible for setting up a Forecast Management process that aligns with internal stakeholder deadlines. Ensuring its management and performance supports end users’ needs for evaluations to optimize costs and make resource-based decisions. Identify risk and implement solutions to improve accuracy of forecasting through strategically reviewing historical sales, demand trends, and other statistical metrics.

Essential Functions

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Develop, implement and lead the forecast process in coordination with Sales to accurately project short-, medium- and long-term demand.
• Incorporate new product review, defined growth and item performance into planning cycles for organizational review through partnering with Sales & Product Development.
• Ensure weekly & monthly forecast updates and reports are completed timely for end users’ and present as part of S&OP process.
• Monitor performance of sales vs forecast trends for strategic adjustments based on Sales alignment while adhering to established rules for measuring KPI’s.
• Participate in various meetings and communicate risk, KPI’s, major forecast changes and sunrise/sunset items for awareness and action.
• Utilize, enhance and develop forecasting tools & software to streamline Forecast Management process.
• Participate in budget planning for forecasting aspects
  
  

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 3-5 years of combined experience in related fields
• Bachelor's Degree or relative years of experience
• Certifications in Supply Chain Management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of functions and departments process
• Fundamental understanding of MRP/ERP systems
• Strong PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Competencies

• Forecasting and Inventory Management
• Risk Management & Trend Analysis
• Process Development
• Servant Leadership
• Self-starter and Proactive.
• Detail Oriented
• Strategic thinker and Problem Solver.
• Collaborative and Cross-Functional driven
• Analytical and systems savvy
  
  

Total Rewards

• Base Compensation is based on skill, education and experience.
• Structured goal oriented annual bonus program.
• PTO-Accrual system
• CA Paid sick time
• Floating Holidays
• Paid company holidays
• Eligible for comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, 401k, FSA, hospital insurance, and critical illness.
  
  

Work Authorization/security Clearance Requirements

SupHerb Farms does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Authorized to work in the US, E-Verify participant, Social Security Trace, Drug Test, Criminal Background, Education and Employment verification.

SupHerb Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or 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 notice.