About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.</span></span></p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose Statement</b></H2> </div><div><p>The Demand Planner's responsibility is to support the development of divisional demand plans using our statistical models, while executing an Integrated Business Planning process with finance, purchasing, production and deployment of product.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Accountabilities and Outcomes</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Provide optimization of costs and service in support of company profitability plans.</li> <li>Understand variability of product categories and develops robust set of corresponding statistical models</li> <li>Develops statistical processes to support development of long range plans</li> <li>Develop demand plans at the division, product, and location level</li> <li>Conducts trend analyses and facilitates discussions with marketing and sales to drive consensus</li> <li>Facilitates demand review and consensus meetings and supports development of Sales and Operations Planning decks</li> <li>Utilizes accuracy and bias results to improve site level forecasts</li> <li>Analyzes and reviews the divisional demand plans with Finance, Marketing and Sales</li> <li>Ensures demand alignment with long term strategic plans</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management or related field, with 3+ years of statistical forecasting and supply chain experience</li> <li>MBA preferred</li> <li>Professional certification preferred. (e.g.; APICS)</li> <li>Statistical Forecasting and Model development</li> <li>Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution and customer service</li> <li>Strong written, interpersonal and presentation skills</li> <li>Knowledge of Sales and Marketing functions preferred</li> <li>Experience in Integrated Business Planning</li> <li>Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint (Access preferred) and advanced proficiency in Excel required</li> <li>Strong Administrative skills and attention to detail</li> <li>SAP or related systems experience preferred</li> <li>Experience with advanced ERP planning systems (BW, SAP, APO) preferred</li> </ul> <p><span style="color:white">#LI-BE2</span></p> <p><span style="color:white">#CORP123</span></p></div></div></div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Annual Range/Hourly Rate</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">$78,009.00 - $105,542.00</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><img src="http://www.richs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/logo-website.png"></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of <a href="https://www.richs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rich-Products-Equal-Opportunity-Policy-Statement-post-April-2025.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity</a>, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.</span></span></p>