Demand Planner/Senior Demand Planner

Demand Planner/Senior Demand Planner

Within our Corporate Supply Chain team located in Denver Leprino is seeking a Demand Planner (Or Senior-level dependent on the right candidate) to lead the development of accurate, data-driven demand forecasts across our product portfolio. This role sits at the center of the demand planning process, partnering with Sales, Finance, and Marketing to align on a consensus view of demand and translate market signals into actionable insights. You will analyze trends, challenge assumptions, and continuously improve forecast accuracy to support effective decision-making across S&OP, inventory strategy, and network planning. At Leprino, starting compensation for a Demand Planner -level typically ranges between $73,000 and $81,000, with an annual target bonus of 5%. For a Senior Demand Planner, starting compensation typically ranges between $90,000 and $102,000 with an annual target bonus of 10%. Please note final level is determined by Leprino based on experience and fit.

What You'll Do:

• Develop demand forecast at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
• Coordinate cross functional consensus forecast by working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Research and Development, Leadership, and customers to reconcile significant variances and to provide up to date coordination of sales plans.
• Review trends that impact demand drivers such as historical sales, markets, industry trends, and global economics.
• Develop and maintain quantitative statistical forecast models to improve demand forecasting results.
• Effectively communicate demand plans to Supply Planning and S&OP and provide input into inventory strategies on existing, new products and product phase outs as well as participate in product category constraints planning.
• Maintain Demand Planning systems and foster continuous improvement and increase in forecast accuracy.
• Identify drivers of forecast error, conduct root cause analysis, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy.
• Challenge inputs and assumptions when demand signals conflict or lack support.
• Navigate ambiguity in data and make informed forecasting decisions with incomplete information.
• Drive demand planning for high-volume dairy ingredients across a complex product portfolio.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or Supply Chain with a minimum of 3 (for Demand Planner-level) - 5 (For Senior Demand Planner level) years of experience in Demand Planning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting methods and accuracy measures with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Excellent communications skills required with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels.
• Proven ability to leverage technology and systems to drive efficient and effective reporting and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously to achieve results.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas and macros).

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations Management.
• Experience within food or dairy manufacturing environments.
• An APICS CPIM certification or active progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting Integrated Business Planning or S&OP processes in a multi-site network.
• Knowledge of SAP APO, IBP, or other software related to demand planning.
• Experience with MSBI, Power BI, and Power Pivot.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
• Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.
• Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?