Demand Planner

Location: Avery Island, LA

Prepare to spice up your day AND career! We're looking for an individual who has strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and a deep understanding of demand forecasting and inventory management. If you've got the appetite for a new job as Demand Planner for the McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® brand products, then we want to hear from you.

Must-haves to apply for this job:

5+ years of experience in forecasting and inventory replenishment.

Strong written, verbal and in-person communication skills are required as this position interfaces with several key stakeholders continuously.

Experienced in extracting and analyzing data to present in reports/dashboards format to multiple levels of the organization.

Experienced with software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.

Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering technology or equivalent. What this job is all about:

The demand planner is responsible for building a consensus demand plan, combining statistical forecast, sales intelligence and other relevant inputs. The person in this role will build knowledge of our products, maintain relationships with sales and marketing counterparts and apply critical and analytical thinking to develop rolling forecast utilized for maintaining inventory levels and financial planning.

In this job, you'll do things like:

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical modeling techniques and data analysis. Act as the primary liaison between sales managers, business unit leaders, key customers/distributors, supply chain, etc. to ensure alignment of demand and inventory levels. Ensure forecasting database is maintained monthly to provide the most up to date forecast for the 12-month rolling planning process.

Facilitate the communication flow of changes to the forecast and communicate information to all necessary cross-functional partners.

Collaborate with production, supply chain and logistics to ensure inventory levels meet requested fulfillment dates across multiple locations.

Fully participate in the annual sales planning process including but not limited to ensuring all sales managers receive and submit sales data and related reports in accordance with the planning calendar, enter data into the planning system (TM1) and partner with sales to determine annual plan spread, etc. Other great stuff about this job:

Participate in the monthly S&OP forecast process by working with partners in sales, supply chain and finance to obtain forecast inputs. Monitor and report monthly on forecast accuracy, bias, and other key-performance indicators.

Implement and maintain item planning parameters including but not limited to replenishment signals that effectively drive make or buy decisions.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and inventory management.

You'll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued.

Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing. What will give you an edge:

8+ years of experience in a demand planning role using forecasting software.

3+ years of working in a production and/or distribution environment.

Experience or certification in LEAN, APICs, or other related accreditations.

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO® Original Red Sauce. A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects.

With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world's most popular food and drinks. To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.

Equal Opportunity Employer