Demand Planner

As a Demand Planner at OLIPOP, your core responsibilities include developing and managing a comprehensive Demand Plan, supporting the Supply Chain team during MRP and S&OP processes, and monitoring inventory levels to ensure high fulfillment rates. You will also gather data to validate forecasts, communicate risks, and analyze trends in customer demand, making your role vital to meeting customer needs efficiently.

To qualify for the Demand Planner position at OLIPOP, you should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration, along with 2-3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain at the planner level. Expertise in inventory management, forecasting, and proficiency in advanced Excel are essential, while experience in CPG or a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

A successful Demand Planner at OLIPOP will have strong analytical and statistical skills, be proficient in inventory management, and possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Collaborating with multiple teams is key, so an influencing and collaborative approach can greatly enhance your effectiveness in this role.

The Demand Planner role at OLIPOP is critical in ensuring the alignment of demand forecasts with the company's supply chain operations. By accurately predicting customer demand and managing inventory, you help OLIPOP maintain high service levels while minimizing costs, thereby supporting the company's mission to make healthy beverages accessible and affordable.

Yes, the Demand Planner role at OLIPOP is fully remote. Our team operates in a collaborative and resourceful environment, making remote work an integral part of our culture. We believe that this flexibility allows us to attract diverse talent and nurture a healthy work-life balance.

In answering this question, highlight specific methodologies you've used in demand forecasting, outline the tools and software that you are familiar with, such as Excel or MRP systems, and discuss examples where your forecasts positively impacted inventory management and customer satisfaction.

When addressing discrepancies, explain your approach to identifying the root cause, whether it be changes in market conditions or production constraints. Highlight your ability to adjust forecasts accordingly and ensure that proactive communication with relevant teams is part of your strategy.

Discuss various techniques such as analyzing historical sales data, market research, and customer feedback. Mention how you translate this data into actionable insights for demand planning and inventory management, which will demonstrate your analytical skills.

Describe your experiences working alongside different departments such as Sales, Marketing, and Finance. Provide examples of past collaborative projects and stress the importance of communication and alignment to ensure a seamless demand planning process.

When answering this question, outline specific challenges, such as unexpected spikes in demand or supply chain disruptions. Discuss how you used your analytical skills and collaborative approach to troubleshoot the issues and implement successful solutions.

Illustrate how effective inventory management directly impacts service levels and cost efficiency. Discuss your strategies for maintaining optimal inventory levels while ensuring high fill rates, emphasizing your analytical approach to achieve this balance.

Share specific examples of how you have quantified forecasts for new product launches by analyzing historical trends, planned marketing efforts, and competitive analysis. Highlight the importance of collaboration with marketing and sales teams in this process.

List the software tools you have experience with, such as advanced Excel, MRP systems, or demand planning software. Discuss how you leveraged these tools to enhance your demand forecasting accuracy and inventory management efficiency.

Talk about your process for regularly reviewing and updating your demand forecasts to align with the company's strategic objectives. Emphasize your communication with leadership and other departments to stay informed about any changes in business goals that can affect demand.

Express your enthusiasm for OLIPOP’s mission, culture, and product offerings. Discuss how your values align with those of the company, and how you believe your skills and experience as a Demand Planner can contribute to their goals of providing healthy beverages that resonate with consumers.