Senior Demand Planner
Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we have grown 5x faster than the overall packaging industry since 1898.
Chances are you enjoy products supplied by us every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.
Our engagement scores are 2x the national average, and every employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Combined with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here!
We are seeking a Sr. Demand Planner , who is responsible for supporting the demand review process as part of the overall Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, with responsibility to improve processes and mentor others. The role is the integration point between the sales, supply chain, and production planning teams.
Key Accountabilities:
Demand Planning and S&OP
Own and maintain monthly item-level forecasts, including new products, across assigned customers and markets.
Lead regional and local demand reviews with Sales and Account Management, driving alignment on assumptions, risks, opportunities, and the unconstrained demand plan.
Serve as a customer-facing demand planning expert, effectively communicating Berlin’s planning capabilities and building customer confidence in our ability to forecast and manage their business.
Partner directly with customers, Sales, and Account Management to understand demand drivers, upcoming initiatives, new opportunities, and changes in customer behavior and translate them into actionable forecasts.
Analyze historical trends, orders, inventory, market intelligence, and other demand signals to develop and continuously improve forecasts.
Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identify significant variances versus forecast, budget, and actual sales, and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Planning, Ops, and other stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities and ensure alignment between demand and supply plans.
Drive continuous improvement through demand segmentation, exception management, demand-pattern analysis, customer-behavior analysis, and improved planning processes.
Ensure Kinaxis and related planning tools are used effectively, consistently, and in accordance with established planning processes.
Proactively communicate material demand changes, customer issues, and business risks to regional and central Supply Planning.
Develop and maintain meaningful reporting and insights that support business decisions and the S&OP process.
Demonstrate Berlin Values through strong ownership, collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a focus on profitable results.
Mentor & Develop Others
Mentor employees, with a focus on enhancing their Demand Planning, Logility, and S&OP skills—including Statistical Forecasting and Advanced Logility functionality.
Support a continuous improvement mode of operation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Planning or equivalent
5+ years of experience in a demand planning or related role
Working knowledge of demand planning systems such as Kinaxis, Logility, Blue Yonder
Proficient in MS office applications.
APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is preferred
Sound knowledge of supply chain functions including, demand, replenishment and sourcing processes
Strong systems / process orientation with proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates the ability to learn Berlin Packaging’s business, products, customers, and suppliers
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels
Ability to develop and lead a team of individuals
Ability to work in a collaborative environment while demonstrating ability to handle complexity and resolve conflicts that may arise from balancing multiple priorities
Ability to adapt quickly to changing company needs and deadlines
Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize and follow up
Working Environment: Sales and Distribution Center Office CA Base Pay Range $95,000 — $115,000 USD
Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:
Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
Profit sharing
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
Paid parental leave for up to 12weeks
Health club reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
529 college savings plan
Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
Employee referral program
Company sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits . We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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*Note: any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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