Demand & Supply Planner
We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.
Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
Van Leeuwen is looking for a Demand + Supply Planner to join our Supply Chain team. You will work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as we embark on our next stage of accelerated growth. This role is ideal for you if you have experience in Demand / Supply planning in the CPG / Food space, can thrive in a fast-paced environment and loves ice cream!
As a Demand Planner at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, you will own and execute various tasks across demand and supply planning, focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model and be in office at least two to three days a week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demand Planning & Forecasting:
- Gather, validate, and upload inventory reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Update wholesale, retail, and DTC (direct-to-consumer) demand forecasts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather forecast data for new store openings (NSO) and customer introductions
- Utilize store-level data to improve forecast accuracy and support product demand planning
- Support the Director of Supply Chain in refining retail and wholesale demand forecasts
- Production Planning & Reporting:
- Update production plans to ensure that wholesale, retail, specials, and new products are properly slotted with Co-Man on a weekly basis
- Develop a Production Attainment Trend Analysis to guide manufacturing decisions
- Compile data for the monthly Supply Planning report
- Data & Systems Management:
- Become the subject matter expert (SME) on the MODUS Planning platform
- Assist with the integration of retail point-of-sale (POS) data into the ERP system (NetSuite)
- Leverage queries and data from ERP and other systems to create reports and analyze trends
- Run Aging Materials reports to ensure inventory accuracy and proper replenishment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & S&OP Process:
- Work closely with logistics and 3PL partners to ensure timely replenishment of wholesale and retail orders
- Contribute to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to optimize the overall supply chain strategy
- Assist with additional data inputs and exports related to NetSuite (ERP) as necessary
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or a related field
- Strong experience in demand planning and forecasting, with a focus on accuracy and data analysis
- Proven experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries strongly preferred
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, vlookups, data analysis)
- Experience with ERP systems required (NetSuite a plus)
- Experience with Queries, Google Script and data management tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Compensation & Benefits
$90,00.00 - 120,000.00 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly
Eligible for annual 10% bonus
- Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Wellness Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
- Paid Sick Time
- Yearly Performance Reviews
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is an artisan ice cream company specializing in organic & natually occuring ingredients. The company offers traditional & vegan selections. Founded in 2008, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has locations throughout New York & ice cream ...
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