Associate Demand Planner

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Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you a driven and motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building relationships, collaborating with great colleagues, and achieving business results? Join one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods!

We have built a culture that places value on our employees, our animals, the environment and the communities we all share. Smithfield Foods is consistently evolving and looking for individuals that can help foster relationships and achieve results to impact our bottom line! As an Associate Demand Planner , you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our supply chain by driving accurate demand forecasts that ensure our delicious products—yes, including BACON—are always available to our customers and consumers.

As an Associate Demand Planner at Smithfield Foods, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Business Development, Finance, and other key teams to build and maintain SKU level forecast models that reflect real-time market intelligence and consumer insights. You will lead monthly consensus meetings and actively contribute to our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning forecasts with strategic goals and operational capabilities.

If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning data into action, this is your opportunity to grow with one of America’s top consumer packaged goods companies. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

May perform other duties as assigned. Creates statistical forecasts : Drive the development and continuous improvement of data-driven demand forecasts by collecting, validating, and analyzing historical and market data, leveraging advanced statistical modeling tools, and applying error analysis techniques to enhance forecast precision and support smarter supply chain decisions. Reviews sales plans, business development updates and demand drivers: Collaborate closely with Sales and Business Development to present and evaluate forecast data, gather feedback, and recommend strategic adjustments to operational forecasts.

Review promotional plans and track inputs from new business, lost accounts, and sales initiatives to ensure forecasts align with evolving demand across distribution centers. Identify root causes of forecast variances, report performance against targets, and contribute to setting annual forecast accuracy goals to drive continuous improvement and supply chain agility. Forecast Optimization & Business Insights : Lead forecast refinement and business alignment by preparing analytical materials to support collaborative research discussions, coordinating cross-functional efforts to reconcile forecast variances, and integrating updated assumptions from Sales and Business Development.

Drive SKU rationalization within your assigned portfolio, analyze shipment trends and cat