Associate Demand Planning Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Associate Demand Planning Manager supporting the development of a 12–18 month rolling sales forecast for the Ice Cream portfolio, covering 8 brands and approximately 350 unique SKUs, totaling $3billion in annual net sales. This role acts as the Supply Chain Business Partner across cross-functional teams, supporting the monthly S&OP cycle to build a realistic, input-led forecast and identify risks and opportunities. A key focus is on communicating volume changes and drivers across the end-to-end supply chain, while leveraging machine learning, implementation of AI agents on demand analytics, and driving simplification and continuous improvement in forecasting processes and tools. Key Responsibilities Forecast Development & Management Lead creation of a bottoms-up forecast using business insights and machine learning inputs. Translate market and promotional insights into demand drivers for auto-forecast modelling. Ensure forecast volumes are aligned with financial projections and submitted on time. S&OP Leadership Facilitate Activity and Demand Review discussions with deep market understanding. Drive forecast quality improvements through regular performance reviews with Demand Analysts, Brand, and Customer Strategy teams. Provide innovation forecasts to project teams and ensure data-driven planning for new products. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner with Brand, Customer Strategy, and Finance to deliver input-led forecasts across all horizons. Ensure coverage of non-forecastable segments, innovations, and local brand-building activities. Performance Measures Forecast Accuracy, Bias, and VVD: Accountable for improving key forecast metrics. Waste Reduction: Targeting a 15% year-over-year reduction in business waste losses. Forecast Transparency: Ability to fully explain forecast composition (volume & value) and associated risks/opportunities during Activity and Demand Reviews.

Skills

Supply chain, Erp, power bi, Forecasting

Top Skills Details

Supply chain,Erp,power bi,Forecasting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Engineering, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience. · 2-5 years of experience in Planning Analytics. · Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills along with AI and data visualization capabilities · Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills-across functions and levels · A track record of accountability, coaching others, breakthrough problem solving, and end to end Supply Chain thinking · The ability to influence, inspire, and drive strategic conversations that shape performance

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Englewood Cliffs,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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