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Manager, Forecasting & Systems

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About UNREAL

We are UNREAL - a mission-based chocolate snack company that is changing the world by proving the foods we love most don’t have to be so bad for us. UNREAL is altering the snacking landscape by reinventing America’s favorite confections we all loved ... until we realized what we were eating. We’ve removed all the artificial stuff; dyes, corn syrup, soy, preservatives, chemicals, GMO’s, and excess sugar to create chocolate snacks people can actually feel good about eating. And...the taste is UNREAL!

UNREAL products are available in over 25k locations nationwide, including Whole Foods, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Target, and online at Thrive Market, Amazon and of course, unrealsnacks.com. And we are just getting started. Our aim is to be the global leader in better-for-you indulgent snacking. And it takes an UNREAL team to make that happen!

Job Summary

The Manager, Forecasting & Systems will be a critical member of UNREAL’s Customer Strategy & Planning team, serving as the point person for building out systems to manage trade promotions and forecasting across the business. They will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining channel and SKU level forecasts for select accounts with a key emphasis on forecast accuracy to maximize sales and optimize in-stocks. This role will be responsible for implementing a new TPM system to aid in trade planning and forecasting. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and embraces a fast-paced, often changing environment. 

The Manager, Forecasting & Systems will be a vital member of the UNREAL Customer Strategy & Planning team and report directly to the VP of Customer Strategy & Planning. 

What You’ll Do

  • Implement tools and systems to aid in the delivery of an accurate trade promotion management and demand forecast, inclusive of core and seasonal products and one-time sales & marketing programs
  • Ensure forecast assumption accuracy through analysis of base business trends, promotional activity, new launch volume, VM & retrofit updates, channel expansion and seasonal volume
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and DTC teams to gather inputs and align on retail sales and sell-in plans
  • Collaborate with Ops/Demand Planning to provide Sales forecast inputs and align on an executable supply plan to meet forecast requirements
  • Work closely with Ops/Demand Planning to understand known supply constraints or excess inventory risks
  • Work closely with retailer partners to align on demand trends, inventory levels and open-to-buy plans
  • Measure forecast accuracy with the goal to maximize sales while optimizing inventory levels across retailers
  • Own new launch forecast for respective accounts to support all marketing and promotional strategies
  • Analyze historical sales data and future programming to achieve continuous improvement in demand plan accuracy
  • Update and circulate weekly and monthly business performance reports to key stakeholders
  • Participate in annual budget and reforecasting process

Who You Are

  • 3-5+ years forecasting/demand planning/trade management in CPG
  • Deep understanding of trade promotion management systems and programs
  • Experience in planning and deploying customer trade strategy with demonstrated revenue, share, and profitably growth
  • Strong CPG customer experience, involvement in customer-facing teams, customer JBPs, and experience in customer strategy setting & execution
  • Consumer and commercial acumen; ability to connect objectives to brand, portfolio, and customer strategies and align those to customer investment strategy
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel with the aptitude to learn new systems quickly
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret meaningful trends from data
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional team
  • Possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to handle multiple priorities at once

The base compensation range for this position is between $100,000 - $130,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a 15% bonus. The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including role-related experience and relevant education and certifications.

*Please note, employees must be employed by 10/31/24 to be eligible for 2024 bonus. 

What We Offer

At UNREAL, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive array of benefits and perks that resonate deeply with our Core Values. We believe in nurturing our team members, ensuring they feel supported and valued, and enabling them to bring their best selves to work. Below, you'll find an overview of what each UNREAL employee enjoys.

  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Unlimited PTO & all federal holidays off
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% covered,  dependent premiums covered at 60% 
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match (eligible to participate after 6 months from hire)
  • Continuing education support
  • Monthly home office stipend
  • Coworking stipend for remote employees
  • Unlimited chocolate
  • Great teammates and team culture - including offsites, lunch & learns, engagement events, and more
  • Exposure to exciting growth opportunities at a rapidly scaling brand! 

 

Our Core Values

At UNREAL, our Core Values guide how we collaborate with our teammates and our external partners to bring our products to life. We search for candidates who encompass and build upon our Core Values, as outlined below:

Endlessly Pursue Better

Push yourself (and others!) to be the best you can be and do the best you can do. Challenge the status quo. Sweat the small details and don’t settle. Hold yourself and our company to sky high standards that will bring us to excellence in all that we do.

Do The Right Thing

Always ask the question “what is the right thing to do?” of yourself, our company, and our partners.

Always a Teacher, Always a Student

Be open enough to share your knowledge and humble enough to absorb new knowledge. This never ending cycle is the cornerstone of growth.

Radiate Good Vibes

Embody the joy we bring to the world with a contagious positive energy.

Make Every Bite Matter

Deliver our promise to make the best bite ever. We will not sacrifice taste, health, or the planet.

Unreal Brands, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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