Demand Planner

We are NotCo, one of the fastest growing Latin American startups in recent times. We innovatively combine science and technology to create plant-based products that are just as tasty, but with less environmental impact and taking the animal out of the equation. Our goal? For the good of the planet, we are going to reinvent the food industry: one delicious bite at a time. We are currently operating and conquering palates in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, USA, Canada and Mexico.
Part of our DNA is to undertake, take risks, innovate and move the needle! We are not a perfect company and we do not have the perfect culture, but we do have the right culture: we are a group of people working tirelessly to change the food system and mass market mindset to protect our world, our health, our future generations, animals , and what remains of the beautiful wildlife. We embrace diversity, at NotCo everyone is welcome, here the only thing that matters is talent, potential and the motivation to want to generate high-impact changes: we are a group of unusual people, under a common goal.
For people who believe eating healthier should be effortless and tasty, TheNotCompany (“NotCo”) – ranked in the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company - is a five-year old foodtech company that uses AI technology to help create sustainable & plant-based products in a mission to reduce global greenhouse emissions. Since forming in 2015, we have launched several different plant-based products through our technology platform, Giuseppe, including NotMilk, NotMayo, and NotBurger. NotCo is a global company with offices & product sales in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina; our latest $85m funding round has fueled our growth in the United States, starting with the launch of NotMilk at Whole Foods Market in late 2020. 
We are growing rapidly in new ways and markets.  We are motivated by change and purpose.  We are ready to roll up our sleeves and do what it takes to start something new.  Be part of the transformation! We are currently looking for a Demand Planner
The Demand Planner will report to the VP of Ops. This role is based out of New York.
Specifically, they will:●      Design, implement and lead the North America S&OP process together with support material and presentation decks●      Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation●      Review historical sales trends, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results●      Coordinate baseline enrichment with multifunctional support inputs for both existing products and new launching products.●      Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions and improve forecast accuracy●      Interact with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.●      Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.●      Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.●      Control forecast accuracy (planned vs actual), create and share reports to inform functional areas and coordinate actionable business decisions to meet targets
Requirements:
●      BA/BS college degree or its equivalent. ●      5+ years of progressive CPG experience; experience in food a plus●      Demand planning experience is a must●      APICS or other forecasting Certifications preferred●      Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts●      Proficient in English and Spanish is a plus●      Possess strong presentation and relationship building skills●      Works well in teams and cross-functional groups in a matrixed environment, both regionally and globally●      Curious, logical, and action-oriented●      Passion for working in a fast-paced environment and a proven ability to multi-task●      Excel in a start-up environment and excited to create new procedures and processes from scratch, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset●      Be agile, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culture●      Authorization to work in the U.S. required We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


If our purpose and way of working vibrates with you, and you want to be part of this story, apply to join this squad.
WHY NOT!