Business Analytics & Demand Planning Manager

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Business Analytics & Demand Planning Manager for JBS that reports onsite to the corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

The Business Analytics & Demand Planning Manager will operate in a highly cross-functional team environment involving Marketing, Sales, Supply and Operation and provide reliable demand forecast using SAP Integrated Business Planning Process. Will manage and monitor statistical forecast model to deliver highly accurate predictions. In addition, as a quantitative expert, will perform market trend and quantitative ad hoc analysis for the Business Unit (Marketing & Sales).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a rolling SKU-level unit forecast and manage the overall forecasting process.
• Create and maintain statistical forecasts at the SKU and predetermined aggregate levels by analyzing multiple model outputs to determine fit and needed adjustments.
• Lead monthly demand consensus and forecast review meetings with Sales and Marketing; contribute to the consensus forecast and finalize demand output.
• Support the strategic business unit’s financial performance by identifying potential supply chain issues and reporting on short-term volume pacing concerns.
• Lead the Sales and Marketing portion of the annual budgeting process, including development of statistical and baseline models.
• Communicate variances between forecasts, plans, and actual results to Sales and Marketing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze P&L performance and identify key levers for increasing profitability.
• Analyze historical consumption data by category to identify patterns, trends, and business recommendations.
• Conduct ad hoc quantitative and market analyses and provide actionable recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Analytical Methods, Economics, Statistics, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of CPG-related business analytics experience required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of programming languages preferred.
• Advanced Excel and statistical modeling skills required.
• Experience with Nielsen, panel data, and trend analysis preferred.
• Strong understanding of sales models and experience working with sales data.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Finance experience preferred.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $92,000-$115,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.