Demand Planner

RahrBSG is looking for a Demand Planner to join our team. The Demand Planner creates and executes the organizational Demand Plan, coordinates with the Supply Planning team to account for forecasted supply, and balances inventory levels throughout the organization. The position also works with the Planning team to communicate capacity concerns to the logistics and operations teams. As a key contributor on the Supply Chain team, this role implements strategies and creates best practices to anticipate and minimize out of stocks and drive improvements in customer fulfillment.

This is a hybrid role based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Denver Colorado with a minimum of 3 days a week in office.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Starting Base Salary between $75,000 - $79,000
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Medical benefits with coverage paid for at 90%
• Dental and Vison Programs
• Generous Annual 401(k) Company Contribution of 15%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Sick Time
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Career Growth and Progression Paths
• Stability and Backing of a 178-year-old Family Owned and Operated Company
  
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Creates the monthly Demand Plan for the assigned division and product groups
• Maintains and handles product history, accurate forecasting, and promotional demand.
• Supports leadership in communicating via our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning for timely execution
• Identifies key sales indicators for specific products to provide the sales department with relevant analysis and guidance with respect to decision-making
• Partners with Sales leadership and team to improve demand forecast accuracy
• Reconciles forecast error and communicates impacts to appropriate teams
• Develops forecasting models with the support of forecasting software.
• Maintains sales forecast and adjusts as necessary to minimize forecast error
• Monitors trending sales and manages exceptions related to lagging or surging sales, communicating as necessary
• Requests, inputs, and analyzes customer forecasts, working with sales to maintain and communicate shortfalls
• Collaborates with Supply Planning team to identify out of stock or excess inventory and determine its root cause, creates Capacity Reports to communicate future constraints to Logistics, Suppliers, Production, and Warehouse, and optimizes internal transfers and inventory
• Seeks out and proposes solutions/improvements to processes by identifying inaccurate or untimely data, with the goal of improving demand forecast accuracy
• Supports leadership with risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Documents processes and develops/maintains SOPs and work instructions to ensure back-up support can effectively perform job functions in absence
• Sets a high bar for data analysis and storytelling by keeping abreast of new technology, methodology, and best practices, ensuring that self-development is prioritized to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs.
  
  
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field. Supply Chain or Data Analytics focus is a plus
• 3+ years’ experience in a Planning role (Production, Supply, or Demand)
• Advanced Excel Skills required, particularly in analysis and data modelling.
• Prior experience with Avercast or similar level forecasting software
• Prior experience with MRP and/or ERP preferred, including methods to leverage data from the systems.
• Basic to intermediate SQL knowledge a plus
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic negotiation skills and experience with value selling, including the ability to translate unique product features into value proposition statements
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment to meet goals, and consistently take a positive and professional approach
• Proven business acumen and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication is prioritized to address customer needs and align strategies
• Strong relationship and networking skills with the proven ability to perceive the needs of potential customers through conversational interaction and assist with translating those needs into reality
• Goal-oriented, competitive, and committed to the company and its services with the ability to confidently engage with new people to build relationships.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail to effectively maintain records, handle customer requests, and clearly communicate instructions to other departments
• Commitment to building product and service knowledge internally and within the marketplace to ensure a thorough understanding of the company’s portfolio and the potential needs of customers in targeted industries
• Proven problem solver that can successfully and efficiently identify and solve problems by gathering and analyzing information and recommending alternative solutions. Growing skills of internal business solutions, and partners with leadership in problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to act with speed, agility, and accountability to drive desirable outcomes and meet deadlines
• Open to feedback and coaching with a willingness to learn new methods and procedures
• Proven team player with integrity and concern for the quality of the company’s services and employees
• Ability to work well under pressure, successfully navigate ambiguity and succeed in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, often unpredictable environment with multiple competing priorities
  
  
  

RahrBSG is a family-owned global leader and trusted partner to the craft beverage industry, proudly supporting breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, and storefronts with premium supplies and ingredients since 1847. With over 175 years of expertise, RahrBSG combines tradition with innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the craft beverage community.

Headquartered in Shakopee, MN, RahrBSG is part of Rahr Corporation, a fifth-generation family business. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers, ensuring they can create beverages that inspire and delight. Our offerings include an extensive range of barley malts, hops, adjuncts, and other brewing essentials, designed to support beverage makers of all sizes and styles.

At RahrBSG, we value quality, innovation, and collaboration. We’re passionate about crafting excellence and fostering the growth of the craft beverage industry while upholding our family-owned values and commitment to sustainability. Join us and become part of a legacy dedicated to supporting the artistry and success of beverage makers worldwide.