Manager, Sales Planning-West

🏢 Summary: Sales Planning Manager role focused on forecasting, demand planning, trade investment optimization, and inventory management for the Eastern grocery region. The position partners cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Brand, and IT to drive data-driven commercial planning and operational efficiency in a fast-paced CPG environment. Hybrid onsite role in Walnut Creek, CA with leadership responsibilities and strategic planning ownership. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in Sales Planning, Demand Planning, or Commercial Analytics, Experience in CPG or Food & Beverage industry, Experience managing annual planning and forecasting cycles, Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT, Proficiency with trade promotion management systems, Intermediate Excel or BI tools skills, Ability to manage forecasting and demand planning processes 📃 Skills: Excel, SAP, Exceedra, Confido, BI, ERP, TPM, Forecasting, Analytics, DemandPlanning, SupplyChain 🏢 Description: BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE. What's it like to work at Kinder's? Well, there's a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there's also plenty of hard work. Because we don't just like flavor, we're obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we're now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We're not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you're looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work, this is it. Every day, you'll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. About the Role: The Manager, Sales Planning – East serves as a key commercial leader responsible for driving the integration of sales, demand, and inventory planning across the organization, focusing on the Eastern Region of Grocery. This role is part of a high-performing team that partners cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, Finance, and Operations to deliver accurate forecasts, optimize trade investment, and improve customer inventory health. The Manager ensures that commercial plans are data-driven, strategically aligned, and executed to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Include: Strategic Sales Planning Leadership - Lead the development of sales and demand plans, aligning volume, revenue, and trade investment targets with company strategy. - Drive the end-to-end planning calendar, ensuring alignment and timely input from cross-functional partners including brand, sales, planning, and finance. - Challenge assumptions and elevate the analytical rigor of commercial plans through data-driven insights and scenario modeling. Team Development - Build team capabilities in forecasting, analytics, and cross-functional communication. - Create a collaborative and performance-driven environment that emphasizes continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. Forecasting & Demand Planning - Own divisional monthly sales forecast accuracy and integration into the Demand Planning process. - Manage cross-functional forecasting reviews, ensuring timely updates reflecting current market dynamics, customer performance, and promotional shifts. - Partner with Finance to ensure forecast alignment with financial targets and strategic objectives for revenues, trade spend, and total promotional spend. Trade & Promotional Effectiveness - Oversee post-event analysis and ROI evaluation for trade and promotional spend. - Identify opportunities to improve trade and total investment spend efficiency and recommend reallocation strategies. - Support Trade Finance teams with integration of sales plans, trade planners, and trade promotional tools during annual promotional planning. Customer Inventory & Supply Optimization - Monitor customer-level inventory performance, driving proactive actions to prevent out-of-stocks or overstocks. - Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and visibility tools for internal and external stakeholders. - Partner with Supply Chain to ensure sales and operations alignment, supporting service level and inventory health goals. - Anticipate inventory requirements for new items based on historical sales performance, promotion analysis, and customer loading needs. Process & Infrastructure Enhancement - Design and implement scalable processes, tools, and templates for sales planning, forecasting, and performance tracking. - Partner with IT and Data teams to enhance system capabilities such as TPM, ERP, and BI tools. - Standardize reporting and establish KPIs to measure and improve commercial planning effectiveness. Executive Communication & Strategic Partnership - Serve as a liaison between Sales and cross-functional leadership, ensuring commercial plans are cohesive and actionable. - Provide leadership with data-driven insights into sales execution, trade effectiveness, and forecast risk. - Partner in executive-level presentations and represent the Sales Planning function in strategic business reviews. What You Bring To The Table: Education & Experience - Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred. - 5+ years of progressive experience in Sales Planning, Demand Planning, or Commercial Analytics, preferably within CPG or Food & Beverage. - Experience with major grocery retailers is a plus. - Proven experience managing complex annual planning and forecasting cycles. - Strong business acumen with experience collaborating across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT. - Proficiency with trade promotion management systems such as Exceedra or Confido and intermediate Excel or BI tools skills; SAP Business One knowledge is a plus. Leadership Characteristics - Strategic Operator: Thinks broadly and anticipates the commercial and operational impact of planning decisions. - Analytical Innovator: Uses data and insights to influence strategic direction and improve business performance. - Collaborative Partner: Excels at cross-functional communication and alignment in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. - Change Agent: Continuously improves systems, processes, and behaviors to drive better outcomes. Location and Travel: The position follows a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office weekly and flexibility on Fridays. Pay Transparency: The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000-$155,000 per year. SEASONED FOR SUCCESS: - No two days are the same. - Team members are encouraged to make decisions quickly in ambiguous situations. - The company values smart risk-taking, continuous learning, and entrepreneurial thinking. - Employees are expected to work hard to achieve exceptional outcomes. BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE: - Paid time off - 401k - Bonus and incentive eligibility - Equity grants - Competitive health benefits - Family-friendly benefits including parental leave OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE: The company supports collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance through a hybrid work environment. WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS: Equal opportunity employer statement.

🏢 Summary: The Western US Facilities Manager oversees facilities management and construction operations across West Coast locations, ensuring compliance, maintenance, and operational efficiency. The role manages HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, supervises vendors and projects, and supports construction, commissioning, and preventive maintenance programs. This position also manages budgets, CMMS systems, KPIs, and regulatory requirements while leading multi-site facilities initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: 3–5 years facility maintenance experience, Multi-unit restaurant experience, Experience managing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, Experience managing construction and facilities projects, Ability to manage CMMS platforms and track KPIs, Experience managing budgets and reviewing P&L, Vendor and contractor management experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Ability to manage technically complex projects independently, Willingness to travel and work off-hours 📃 Skills: HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, CMMS, Microsoft, KPI, P&L, Budgeting, Construction, Commissioning 🏢 Description: WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: Positive Attitude Inclusion Social Ties Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new — you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you'll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar. The position of Western US Facilities Manager will be based in San Francisco or LA County and will be part of our Facilities Management & Construction team. The role will report directly to the Sr. Manager – Facilities Management & Construction – US. The Western US Facilities Manager is responsible for directing and managing the operational efficiency of all West Coast locations and ensuring that all facilities are compliant and well maintained. This position supports the Sr. Manager and Head of FM&C in creating long-term plans to upgrade mechanical and electrical equipment, and develops, documents, and administers preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical and electrical equipment. The Facilities Manager assists with developing and documenting the commissioning process for new stores and remodeling of existing stores and provides support in administering these processes. Additionally, the Facilities Manager performs and supervises routine and emergency repair and maintenance tasks, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. What You'll Do Oversee all FM&C projects, maintenance, and repair of assets, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure systems Diagnose and assist with routine repair and maintenance tasks such as general upkeep and minor repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and equipment Manage CMMS platform, track KPIs and ensure all SLAs are being met Manage FM&C agency (DOH, DOB, DOA, EPA, etc.) related citations to ensure timely remediation Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures, company policies, and processes Assist in all aspects of project implementation including all phases of construction projects from planning and design to construction and commissioning Prepare business cases, solicit design proposals, and assist with construction bid and contracting processes Manage facilities vendors, contractors and consultants and provide detailed updates to main stakeholders Assist with scheduling, budgeting and budget forecasting, reporting, cost control, and inspections/monitoring What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in facility maintenance with restaurant multi-unit experience Demonstrated ability to work and communicate professionally with internal and external partners Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work across multiple markets and time zones Excellent time management, organizational, coordination, critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative Flexibility for travel and working off-hours as needed for project requirements Ability to work independently without regular direct supervision Proficient in Microsoft Suite Ability to manage budgets, review P&Ls and manage vendors Perks & Benefits Compensation starting at 90,000 base salary Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options 401(k) Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and commuter benefits Employee Assistance Program Additional perks including employee discounts and pet insurance Joe & the Juice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all qualified applicants.