Manager, Supply Chain -Demand Planning

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we're in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you're designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotional and Core Menu Inventory Analysis for food and non food products moving through distribution

• Develop effective forecast models based on finance traffic projections and promotional inventory demand

• Create and maintain planning models and processes.

• Maximize efficiency by aligning supply with forecasted demand.

• Minimize excess and obsolete inventory while mitigating out-of-stocks and supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure optimal production and inventory levels to meet fluctuations in demand.
• Calculations on inventory forecasts will adversely affect the Commodity Model's annual spend projections. Must be able to articulate inventory assumptions to Supply Chain Leadership.
• Promotional and Core Menu Projections Modeling
• At any given time, there are always 4 to 5 promotions/tests or supply disruptions. Must be able to manage multiple competing timelines and ensure all suppliers and distributors are aligned with requirements and adjust forecasting accordingly.
• Manage key performance metrics and management process across team: established goals aligned with Supply Chain's strategic initiative. Ensures goals are on track.
• Must be able to be a thought partner in building the infrastructure around new work-streams and adjust priorities as needed.
• Create and distribute reporting to key stakeholders.

· Business Acumen

· Understanding of all distribution contracts and how they apply throughout the company. Provides guidance to store level leadership, when necessary, and Operations. Understanding of overall department systems such as Crunchtime and Arrowstream to ensure all new inventory forecasts are accurate. Troubleshoots any discrepancies.

Must have a good understanding of inventory demand planning

· Customer Service

· Must have a servant leadership style to work with field leadership and cross functionally

at the home office.

· Display a collaborative mentality with suppliers and distributors to meet common goal of continuous supply to the stores.

• Experience and Education

  · Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.

  · At least 1 - 3 years of full-time experience in a Supply Chain function

  Certifications

  Knowledge and Skills

  · Highly analytical, possesses advanced mathematical and forecasting skills, and excels in stakeholder engagement.

  · Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  · Strong analytical and decision making skills.

  · Proficient computer skills specifically Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

  · Distribution Knowledge

  · General knowledge of restaurant operations (food, services, & equipment purchasing)

  · Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities

• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development

• Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program

• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

See for yourself. Apply now.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.