Demand Planner
Smithfield Foods## Demand PlannerApply: Onsite: Smithfield, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R-2026-13906If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respe
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ct for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!*THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.Are you a driven and motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds relationships, collaborates with a great team, innovates to achieve business results? Join one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods! We have built a culture that places value on our employees, our animals, the environment and the communities we all share.
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Foods is consistently evolving and looking for individuals who can foster relationships and achieve results to impact our bottom line! Whether it is bacon, ham, fresh pork or another product category, you will work with a cross-functional environment from Business Management to Logistics to Plant Operations to deliver the service and products to our customers and consumers.As a Demand Planner, you will be the strategic force behind forecast accuracy and supply chain alignment, transforming market insights into actionable plans that drive business performance. You will own and refine SKU-level forecasts across product categories, integrating input from Sales, Business Management and Finance, along with syndicated data sources like Circana and Nielsen, to ensure precision and agility.
Your work will directly influence inventory optimization, customer service levels, and profitability, making you a key contributor to our commercial success. You will lead monthly consensus meetings and play a central role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, fostering cross-functional collaboration and enabling data-driven decisions. In this high-impact role, you will grow as a subject-matter expert, continuously enhancing forecasting tools and methodologies while gaining exposure to broader business strategy—an opportunity to sharpen your analytical skills, expand your influence, and build your career.WHAT YOU’LL DO:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Forecast Modeling & Data Analysis: Apply advanced statistical modeling techniques to develop accurate demand forecasts using historical and market data. Utilize forecasting software to generate predictive models, review performance outputs, and implement error analysis strategies to continuously refine forecast accuracy and support smarter supply chain decisions.
Business Planning & Demand Insights: Collaborate with Sales and Business Management to present and assess forecast performance, incorporating feedback and promotional plans to refine operational forecasts. Track inputs from new and lost business, analyze demand shifts by distribution center, and identify root causes of forecast errors. Recommend adjustments and contribute to setting annual forecast accuracy targets to drive continuous improvement and strategic alignment across the supply chain.
Data-Driven Planning & Strategic Analysis: Support the reconciliati