Demand Planning Manager, New Platforms

Job overview

The Demand Planning Manager, New Platforms role is primarily office-based in Walnut Creek, CA, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed. The expected starting salary range is $130,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports Kinder’s nationwide product portfolio and rapid expansion. The manager owns category-based forecasting and connects short-term Sales and Operations Execution with long-term Integrated Business Planning. The role helps align demand, supply, and new product launches to support growth while maintaining appropriate stock and service levels.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain data-driven Grocery channel forecasts using shipment history, point-of-sale data, market trends, and sales input
• analyze POS data and align forecasts with marketing spend and promotions
• collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners
• lead S&OP for assigned channels and categories
• integrate new product launches into forecasts
• use data and market insights to improve forecast accuracy
• identify distribution and operational improvements
• develop and monitor KPIs
• manage stock levels to reduce overstock and stockouts while maintaining service levels
• report insights to senior leadership
• implement process improvements and connect tactical planning with strategic growth.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

demand planning manager

new platforms

demand forecasting

s&op

integrated business planning

new product introductions

pos data

walnut creek ca

kinder's

$130k–$160k/year

food and beverage

supply chain

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include paid time off, 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, economics, or a related field and 5+ years of demand planning experience, preferably in food and beverage. Experience with demand forecasting tools, POS data, and S&OP processes is required.

About the employer

Kinder's is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.