Sr Demand Planner

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time! 

At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it. 

Your Role:

As a Sr. Demand Planner, you’ll own the demand planning process for multiple regions, building an unconstrained and unbiased 18-month revenue and shipment forecast. You’ll work hand in hand with Sales to align on key assumptions and demand drivers, turning insights into a clear, shared view of future demand. 

What You'll Do:

• Own the regional demand planning process for multiple key regions, developing and maintaining a rolling 18-month forecast for revenue and shipment volumes. 
• Lead regional demand reviews with multiple sales partners to align on forecast updates, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner closely with Sales to capture market insights, promotions, new distribution, and other assumptions shaping the demand outlook, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify drivers of variance, helping explain deviations and inform forecast adjustments.
• Analyze historical data, current performance, and consumption to produce an objective, data-driven forecast.
• Support and contribute towards the enhancement and implementation of forecasting tools, processes, and data quality.
• Create, manage, and analyze reports and dashboards to support Demand Planning and cross-functional teams, ensuring data-driven insights for accurate forecasting and strategic decision-making. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role.
• Ability to travel 10-15% for company offsites and events, team meetings, company onboarding, training and other business needs.  
• Experience working with cross-functional partners to gather insights and align on assumptions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, turning data and consumption into actionable forecasts.
• Eagerness and ability to learn forecasting tools and systems, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered! 

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs, along with friends and family discounts. 
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.