Demand Planning Analyst

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful — from our distribution centers to our offices, every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for a section of the business for a large customer, as well as possible stand-alone accounts for smaller customers. In this role, you will manage the customer relationship for all aspects of ad and turn demand planning, and work with senior and other internal partners, such as Procurement, to ensure service and inventory targets are met. This is a role above entry level.

Job Description

• Full Time, On-Site Role (Hybrid after 6 months)
• Location: 7 Corporate Drive, Keene, NH 03431

You will contribute by:

• Proactively managing end-to-end promotional ad planning, including forecasting at the SKU level for assigned customer groups for promotional and turn activities on a weekly basis.
• Managing distributions, ad changes, and additions from the time C&S receives the information until booking expiration.
• Maintaining, analyzing, and adjusting the turn forecast as needed.
• Performing real-time promotional analysis of ad items to ensure the highest service levels with minimal inventory.
• Running and reviewing reports analyzing the quantity of product allocated to promotional activity as it relates to turn forecasts for C&S overall.
• Maintaining communications with internal C&S procurement teams as needed.
• Preparing for and participating in weekly ad conference calls with assigned customer group(s) to review upcoming promotional activities.
• Participating in daily customer service level reviews.
• Optimizing C&S demand planning tools to achieve a proactive and adaptable approach to forecasting for assigned customer groups.
• Providing weekend coverage 4-5 weekends per year and supporting holiday actions or troubleshooting activities.
• Performing other tasks as needed.

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.
• Analytical and math-based skills; working knowledge of statistics.
• 0-2 years of wholesale experience; retail experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel minimally to other offices for cross-training purposes.

Environment:

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Buying

Job Family: Procurement

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0181

ReqID: R-265253