<p>Description</p> <p>Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets, is seeking a Demand Planner to join our Central Specialty Pet business unit located in Franklin, WI.</p> <p>The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and executing the demand plan that will enable the business to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support Teams is paramount to achieve these objectives. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Generate accurate and efficient Demand Plans to meet the requirements of the business at Customer, Production site, and Distribution levels. </li><li>Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and inventory levels. </li><li>Establish and utilize best practices (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets with the ability to adjust forecasts based on changes in demand and market trends. </li><li>Recommend and manage inventory targets that are approved by management. </li><li>Lead monthly Demand Reviews with Business Teams, reviewing recommended sales forecasts, inventory goals, and the impact of supply constraints on production plans. (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions). </li><li>Monitor SKU levels and recommend future SKU rationalization initiatives. </li><li>Measure and explain the impact of Monthly Key Performance Indicators within the S&OP process, to include: </li><li>Forecast Accuracy </li><li>Production Schedule Adherence </li><li>Volume Completion </li><li>Inventory Valuations </li><li>Service Levels </li><li>Help facilitate the monthly S&OP meetings with Senior Management. </li><li>Proactively facilitate and re-engineer best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations) </li><li>Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for Demand and Supply Planning processes and systems. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical abilities Strong knowledge of business processes and cycles </li><li>SAP experience </li><li>Advanced Excel knowledge </li><li>Knowledge of demand and supply management/forecasting tools, planning processes, supply chain and KPIs </li><li>Good communication and Team building skills, detail oriented </li><li>Experience with DRP/MRP functionality </li><li>Ability to lead cross-functionally. </li><li>Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Math, Supply Chain, Finance, or other scientific discipline </li><li>Background in scheduling, forecasting, and planning. </li><li>3+ years related experience </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>Free Life and Disability Insurance </li><li>Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution </li><li>Paid vacation, holidays and sick time </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Access to thousands of free online courses </li><li>Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! </li><li>Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) </li><li>Referral Program with cash bonus </li><li>Access to on-demand pay </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org </li></ul> <p>Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>#LI-MJ1</p>