Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. And there’s a seat at the table for you.

General Summary:

The forecast planner will assist in driving continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and forecasting process to positively impact inventory, procurement and production planning.

What you’ll get:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

Work-Life Integration:

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities
• Internships/apprenticeships
• Friendly office environment
• “Dress for your day” dress code

What you'll do:

• Assist forecast manager by maintaining forecasts according to sales input
• Enter promotional activity as directed by sales team
• Complete daily reporting needs
• Monitor and ensure completion of projects in coordination with forecast manager
• Other assignments as directed by the Forecast Manager

What you'll bring:

• Associate degree in Supply Chain or 2 years of forecasting, planning or inventory planning experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to guide effective decision-making.
• Understanding of the Sales and Operations Planning concepts.
• Ability to work independently on various projects simultaneously.

Teamwork at Lakeside (TAL):

• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by “living” Lakeside’s Standard of Conduct and being an active member of operations and project teams. By actions and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.
• Proactively create an environment that clearly and sincerely encourages the spirt of TAL in all areas of responsibility.

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Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

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