Manager, Demand Planning

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs. Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most. Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs. Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses. Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions. About the Role We are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join our team at our Los Angeles office. As a Demand Planning Manager, you will be accountable for developing an accurate, unbiased unconstrained demand plan that drives operational, financial, and strategic alignment across the business. Your work ensures Aspire Bakeries makes the right decisions on inventory, capacity, service, and commercial priorities. This role requires you to be onsite in our Los Angeles office four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with cross-functional partners and direct visibility into the rhythms of the business. Compensation Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing) Own and continuously improve the end-to-end demand planning process to deliver an accurate, credible unconstrained forecast. Develop and refine statistical baseline forecasts using consumption data, POS, and advanced modeling techniques. Integrate commercial insights, customer intelligence, and demand drivers to ensure operational and financial alignment. Lead cross-functional forecast alignment through effective collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Customer Service. Monitor forecast performance using key metrics (accuracy, bias, FVA) and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions. Analyze historical sales, seasonality, and demand trends to enhance forecast quality and reliability. Drive continuous improvement of demand planning processes, systems, and analytical capabilities. Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field. 3+ years of demand planning or forecasting experience, preferably within food & beverage or CPG. Hands-on experience with demand planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP for Demand). Strong analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel and data modeling skills. Experience using BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, AERA, Tableau, Business Objects). Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate data into actionable insights. Demonstrated ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term planning needs. Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success) Master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience with multi-SKU, multi-channel, or high-variability product portfolios. Advanced forecasting or analytics training/certifications. Experience supporting or leading S&OP/IBP processes. Proven track record influencing cross-functional teams in a planning environment. Call to Action Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future? Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries! Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Aspire Bakeries is proud to be 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.