Sales Demand Planning Associate

JOB TITLE: SALES DEMAND PLANNING ASSOCIATE

Job Summary: The Sales Demand Planning Associate is a regular full-time, hourly non-exempt entry level position that serves in an ERP order management and systems data analysis role. This position is responsible for reviewing data from ERP systems reporting and updating the rolling Sales Demand forecast. The Sales Demand Planning Associate will report directly to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

This position is based out of Terrapin Beer Company's headquarters in Athens, Georgia and is required to work on-site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and update the system provided demand forecast and assumptions monthly by product family for Sales and Operations planning.
• Provide updates of demand forecast information, including ongoing analysis and interpretation of data to designated departments and external users.
• Update and disseminate regular inventory and sales reports to both internal Sales team and external users.
• Audit the ERP order management system for order duplicates and to ensure accuracy in data inputs.
• Under the direction of the Vice President Sales & Marketing, work independently conducting deep-dives on variances to the demand forecast to uncover root-cause issues/opportunities.
• Work with product development leaders and Sales & Marketing teams to develop demand forecasts.
• Work with the Operations Supply Chain team in the development of monthly production volume planning using the demand forecast, inventory status, actual customer orders and brewery production volume constraints.
• Continually update reports, score cards and visual dashboards to meet business needs.
• Assists Senior Management and other organizational personnel as necessary with ad hoc request for reporting or sales analyses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem Solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Planning/Organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality Control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity - meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Communication Skills the individual exhibits the ability to communicate professionally with multiple personality types both internally and externally within a distributors network.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security - the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

This position is an entry-level position requiring a 2-year degree in Marketing, Business, Management or similar degree program with 1-3 years of direct experience.

Must be self-motivated, have excellent written skills, verbal communication, and strong leadership skills. This position also requires excellent time management skills and attention to detail as well as very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Candidates must have advanced knowledge in MS Office software including Excel and PowerPoint. Previous experience working with Orchestrated Beer ERP software is preferred.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Must be able to work 8-10 hours shifts and be able to work varying shifts, including weekends, dependent on operational business needs of the brewery.

Terrapin Beer Company, LLC is a craft beer brewery located in Athens, Georgia dedicated to creating unique experiences through the passionate brewing of the finest-quality craft beers. Employee benefits include health, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with a Company match and a rewarding environment based upon our culture, values and mission.

Terrapin Beer Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. *