80 Acres Farms

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ABOUT THE COMPANY Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.  80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres. 80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips. If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.     POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager, Demand Planning plays a critical, strategic role in shaping how 80 Acres forecasts demand, aligns production, and drives operational excellence across the value chain. This role owns the enterprise demand forecasting process—integrating insights from Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure we deliver the right product, in the right place, at the right time.  As a Lead Professional, this individual is both a high-level practitioner and an influential cross-functional partner. They will elevate our forecasting discipline, lead the S&OP demand workstream, and drive data-backed decisions that optimize inventory, improve service levels, and enable scalable growth.  If you are energized by solving complex forecasting challenges and enjoy working at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and operations—this role is for you.    KEY RESPONSIBILITES  Forecasting Strategy & Demand Planning Excellence  * Build, refine, and own statistical demand forecasts using historical data, customer insights, consumption patterns, market intelligence, and new product inputs. * Develop forecast models aligned to business needs (weekly, monthly, annual). * Continuously improve forecast accuracy using KPIs such as MAPE, bias, and service levels, proactively identifying root causes and corrective actions. * Influence senior leaders with clear, data-driven recommendations during planning cycles. Cross-Functional Leadership & S&OP Ownership  * Lead the Demand Review within the S&OP process, presenting forecast updates, risks, and opportunities to executive stakeholders. * Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer teams to incorporate promotions, launches, distribution changes, and market trends into demand assumptions. * Collaborate closely with Supply Planning and Procurement to ensure capacity, materials, and production plans align with demand. Advanced Analytics & Reporting  * Analyze trends, seasonality, customer behavior, geographic demand patterns, and forecast variability. * Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI, AWS Supply Chain, and Excel. * Translate data into actionable insights that drive operational and financial decisions. * Identify demand risks, scenario plan alternatives, and communicate impacts succinctly to leadership. Tools, Systems & Process Optimization  * Serve as a forecasting system subject-matter expert (AWS Supply Chain, ERP platforms, Power BI). * Drive enhancements in forecasting tools, data integrity, automation, and process scalability. * Develop and maintain SOPs and best practices for demand planning, driving adoption across the organization. * Support system implementations and cross-functional integration projects.   QUALIFICATIONS:  * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field; or equivalent experience in supply chain. * Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, IBF, CPIM), a plus. * 5–7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management. * Experience with ERP and forecasting systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, etc.). * Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills. * Advanced Excel and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) proficiency. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. * Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. #LI-VB1 BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU  * Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment * Minimum two weeks paid vacation * 10 paid holidays * Parental leave * 401k with up to 4% Company match * Annual tuition reimbursement * Company-paid life insurance * Short and long-term disability insurance   ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need. 80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.  80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.