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$110,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
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Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) | Pet Food
Experience: 5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Natik, MA
About the Role
A fast-growing premium pet food company is seeking an experienced Demand Planner / Procurement Manager to lead demand forecasting, supply planning, and procurement activities across a diverse product portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring product availability while balancing inventory optimization, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Demand Planning
- Develop and manage demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, promotions, and market insights
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with business plans
- Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve planning assumptions
- Procurement & Supply Planning
- Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and competitive costs
- Balance inventory levels to minimize shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence
- Track KPIs including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and supplier performance
- Identify supply and demand risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Improve planning and procurement processes to support business growth
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or procurement
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience required
- Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities
- Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, NetSuite and advanced Excel skills
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
- Food, beverage, or pet food industry experience
- Experience with S&OP or IBP processes
- Vendor management and supplier negotiation experience
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