Manager of Demand Planning

As the Manager of Demand Planning at Crumbl, you'll be tasked with leading a team of Demand Planners, developing accurate forecasts, and collaborating with various departments to enhance supply chain efficiency. Your duties will include overseeing ingredient orders for food distributors, analyzing vendor data to identify trends, and implementing demand planning strategies that align with Crumbl’s objectives.

To apply for the Manager of Demand Planning role at Crumbl, a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain operations, with at least 2-4 years in a leadership capacity. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of SQL, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, are essential.

At Crumbl, the Manager of Demand Planning plays a pivotal role in fostering teamwork through collaboration across various departments, including procurement, finance, and operations. You’ll lead your team by providing coaching and support, ensuring that all members work together to meet demand forecasting goals and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

Success in the Manager of Demand Planning role at Crumbl requires a blend of analytical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. Proficiency in data visualization tools, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and a strong understanding of supply chain processes are crucial to effectively interpret data and present insights to the team.

Crumbl is committed to the professional development of its employees, including those in the Demand Planning role. As a Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead strategic projects, implement automation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, all of which can pave the way for further career advancement within the organization.

In a response, share detailed examples of your previous experience in demand forecasting, focusing on the methodologies you employed, your role in analyzing data, and how your forecasts influenced inventory decisions. Highlight specific tools you've used and how you adapted your strategies in response to market changes.

Discuss your approach to collaboration by outlining how you establish communication channels with other departments. Provide examples of successful projects where your collaboration led to improved demand planning outcomes, emphasizing your ability to build relationships and foster teamwork.

Indicate how you would analyze current processes and identify bottlenecks in the supply chain. Describe previous initiatives you've implemented to streamline operations, such as forecasting improvements or enhanced procurement approaches, while outlining the measured impacts these strategies had.

Explain your systematic approach to ensuring forecasting accuracy, including the use of historical data analysis, trend identification, and regular reviews of forecast outcomes. Provide examples of adjustments you've made based on these insights and the success achieved from those refinements.

Share a specific situation where you identified and addressed purchase order discrepancies, detailing your problem-solving process. Highlight the outcome and how it led to improved communication or processes moving forward.

Connect your enthusiasm for the role with your personal values and goals, emphasizing how Crumbl's commitment to innovation aligns with your career aspirations. Mention any admiration you have for the brand and its products, or how you wish to contribute to its growth.

Talk about your style of mentoring and training, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning and constructive feedback. Provide examples of successful mentoring experiences that led to significant skill improvements among team members.

Discuss tools you're proficient with, including Excel, SQL, and any demand planning software. Provide insights into how you effectively utilize these tools to create reports and analyze data for decision-making.

Outline your process for conducting scenario analyses, emphasizing how you assess different demand scenarios to prepare for fluctuations. Offer examples where your insights from scenario planning positively impacted inventory management.

Acknowledge the complexities of demand fluctuations and external market factors. Discuss how you stay updated on market trends and utilize data analytics to navigate these challenges effectively, showcasing your problem-solving skills.