Now Brewing – director of intelligent demand and scenario planning! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This exciting leadership role will be responsible to design, implement, and sustain a strategic initiative for the Starbucks enterprise, “Intelligent Demand and Scenario Planning” (IDSP).

IDSP is a transformational approach to demand planning focused on improving forecast quality through an enterprise-wide, integrative design facilitated with new technology and processes.

It is an investment in technology and business processes designed to improve demand forecast accuracy leveraging internal insights, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

The delivery of IDSP for GSC will improve or mitigate many of the current challenges, including:

• Accuracy in the demand signal - translates into less waste, improves inventory turns, and leads to higher revenues
• Agility in decision making – integrated forecasts, with demand as the base, leads to less time reconciling and improves decision quality.
• Consistency in developing scenarios - improves the timing of feedback from suppliers which enhances our resiliency and responsiveness to the changing environment
• Quality of analytics - improves as the team focuses on solutions versus data validation and reconciliation

While this is a demand planning focused effort, we are actively collaborating and connecting with teams across the enterprise, including Analytics & Insights, Finance, Product & Marketing, Supply Planning, International (EMEA, APAC, LATAM), and Channel

As a director of intelligent demand and scenario planning, you will…

• Have full accountability to deliver the solution and benefits
• Align and lead the team on phases for the deployment of functionality and process, and to implement
• Own the operational relationship with our technology provider and 3rd party system integrator, for solutioning in the moment
• Drive stakeholder engagement, and facilitated decisions on trade-offs
• Facilitate proactive connection with cross-functional partners on key process changes (Product and Marketing, Finance, Distribution, S&OP, etc.)
• Ensure appropriate linkages to other initiatives

We'd love to hear from people with:

• 8 years experience with Inventory Management
• Forecasting
• Leading Technology Transformation, including business case development, scoping, deployment, and change management
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Team leadership
• Influencing through data and storytelling
• Demonstrating empathy with stakeholders and delivering a better experience for partners and customers
• Communicating proactively and transparently with stakeholders with confidence and accuracy
• Fluent in Planning systems and technology
• Progressive experience in retail operations, project management, planning and forecasting, and retail management

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.