S’more about the role

We are looking for a Demand Planning Manager to lead our demand planning function and drive improvements in our forecasting KPIs. Reporting into Senior Manager, Planning, you will work cross-functionally to strengthen our forecasting capabilities and drive supply chain improvements/ optimization. This is a key role with significant impact on all areas of the business.

Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for

• Develop demand planning knowledge and processes within the team; train and coach new and existing members on forecasting best practices and excellence; build a strong culture of continuous improvement within the team
• Identify and drive changes to improve box, recipe, and SKU level forecast accuracy, via better inputs and / or forecasting models; gather and apply deep business context to enhance forecasts, and build processes to make these improvements scalable and sustainable
• Act as the demand planning subject matter expert; identify / play a key role in projects to enable NPD initiatives
• Report performance KPIs in stakeholder and leadership meetings with clear action plan for improvements
• Be a data champion for the Planning team – support in automating processes, performing complex analysis, and providing meaningful and actionable insights to improve team and business performance;
• Gather and analyze historical and forward-looking data to develop short and long term forecasts, in collaboration with Marketing, Product, Culinary and our global Data Science teams
• Communicate forecasts broadly across the organization, and at a cadence and level of detail suitable for each stakeholder
• Complete demand planning processes on time and with high degree of accuracy; address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner using strong root cause analysis

Sound a-peeling? Here’s what we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, S&OP, or similar roles
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field; strong mathematical / statistical skills
• Proficiency in computer applications/ software (Google Sheets, Excel, SQL), complemented with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, while being able to prioritize, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines
• IBF CPF, APICS CPIM or similar certifications considered an asset
• Curiosity: you have a desire to understand how and why things work, and to consistently challenge the status quo
• A self-starter: you are driven and self-motivated to succeed in a high pressure, fast paced, and constantly changing environment
• An analytical mindset: you use logic to think critically through complex problems – identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and recommend the best course of action

Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you’ll love it here

• Box Discount – Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box
• Health & Wellness – Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, and unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs.
• Vacation & PTO – Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance.
• Family Benefits – A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents
• WFH Allowance – A one time fund to help you set up or improve your home office
• Growth & Development – We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund
• Work Hard & Have Fun – From team socials to HQ Wellness Wednesdays, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives – With impactful ERG’s like HelloChange and Women Empowerment, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts
• Food Puns – this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Flexible Hybrid Approach

At HelloFresh, we know that flexible work arrangements are essential in enabling you to do your best work, while balancing your personal and life needs. Offering remote work flexibility, along with the opportunity to interact and collaborate in the office are all a part of creating a great employee experience.

To meet these needs, we are pleased to provide Flexible Hybrid work. Flexible Hybrid is a people-first approach that is based on choice, trust, personalization, and empowers teams to choose when and how often they work from the office and work from home, in addition to team days and company days. This means a minimum of 1 day in office per week (or 4 days per month), with most teams in office between 2-3 days a week.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The health and safety of all staff members at HelloFresh is our top priority. As such, we are committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect the health and well-being of our employees against the risks of COVID-19.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is proven to be a safe and effective tool in protecting our health and our communities. In support of this, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requiring all staff members to be fully vaccinated in order to access the office or to attend a HelloFresh sanctioned event located outside of the office.