<p>Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.</p><p></p><p>The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><b>ROLE OVERVIEW</b></p><p>The role of Demand Planner/Customer Services Support is a combined role, with the emphasis on demand planning (appr. 60%-70%) whilst also providing support for customer services (30%-40%).</p><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support must have the ability to work well within a team environment, especially with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain Team, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Forecasting, Management, R&amp;D) and externally with dedicated Distribution Business Partners. Given the combination of tasks, the Demand Planner/Customer Services Support facilitates forecasting and demand planning meetings to assist with aligning future volume and customer specifications with order demand,</p><p></p><h2>Demand planning</h2><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support is responsible for providing scenarios and guidance to the demand and supply balancing on BYND EMEA level, based on a detailed analysis and with thorough business knowledge, in such a way that availability of our products is optimized to deliver against customer requirements and to support our business objectives in terms of revenue, costs and integral inventory levels.</p><p></p><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support is responsible for preparing and communicating the forecast to our production planners and ensures that the Supply Chain team receives the correct information. The Demand Planner/Customer Services Specialist is responsible for and facilitates the Demand Review bi-weekly meetings and monthly Sales team, Zandbergen and Hughes forecast meetings. And supports the S&amp;OP, S&amp;OE and Supply Review weekly &amp; monthly meetings.</p><p></p><h2>Customer services</h2><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support supports specific customers for completing documentation for international orders, international order processing, international logistics and planning and overall providing exceptional customer support.</p><p></p><h2>TASKS, DUTIES, &amp; GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES</h2><p>Demand planning:</p><ul><li>Responsible for unconstrained customer demand plans, including planning for phase in &amp; phase out of the product portfolio</li><li>Support of product rationalization evaluations</li><li>Responsible for the analysis of current sales, promotional activities, trend developments, innovations, product introductions</li><li>Responsible for the analysis and development of scenarios for supply chain and operations</li><li>Responsible for ABC analysis on turnover rate and contribution margin to determine inventory strategy at the SKU level.<br> </li></ul><p>Customer Services:</p><ul><li>Support of and collaborate with Customer Services Specialist</li><li>Responsible for order processing</li><li>Pricing validation including discounts with Sales team</li><li>Organization of (international) shipments with customers and internal Supply Chain Team</li><li>Providing customers with exceptional service including but not limited to orders, product details, shipments, billing, returns and credits</li></ul><p></p><h2></h2><h2>QUALIFICATIONS</h2><h3>Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:</h3><ul><li><h2><span>Experience: 4+ years of experience in a demand planning role; any experience in customer services a is big plus</span></h2></li><li><h2><span>Has experience in a top-tier consumer products and / or food and beverage company</span></h2></li><li><h2><span>Has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</span></h2></li><li><h2>Can plan &amp; organize including facilitation of forecasting and demand planning meetings</h2></li><li><h2><span>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent industry related experience</span></h2></li><li><h2><span>Specialized Knowledge: ERP system knowledge, strong proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Netsuite experience is an advantage</span></h2></li><li><h2><b>Ability to multitask and collaborate with various business channels</b></h2></li><li><h2><b><span>Must have excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of the organization and externally (Distribution partners, customers)</span></b></h2></li><li><h2><b>Proficient and knowledgeable with English spelling, grammar and written communications; fluency in Dutch is highly preferred; any other language (German, French) is a plus</b><span> </span></h2></li></ul><h2></h2><p></p><h2>WORK ENVIRONMENT</h2><ul><li>Based in Enschede as part of the Supply Chain Team</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important;"></p><p style="text-align:left !important;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:inherit;">For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.</span></p>

<p><br />At Beyond Meat, we believe there is a better way to feed the planet. Our mission is to create The Future of Protein</p>

Demand Planner & Customer Services Support

<p>Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.</p><p></p><p>The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>ROLE OVERVIEW</b></p><p>The role of Demand Planner/Customer Services Support is a combined role, with the emphasis on demand planning (appr. 60%-70%) whilst also providing support for customer services (30%-40%).</p><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support must have the ability to work well within a team environment, especially with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain Team, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Forecasting, Management, R&amp;D) and externally with dedicated Distribution Business Partners. Given the combination of tasks, the Demand Planner/Customer Services Support facilitates forecasting and demand planning meetings to assist with aligning future volume and customer specifications with order demand,</p><p></p><h2>Demand planning</h2><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support is responsible for providing scenarios and guidance to the demand and supply balancing on BYND EMEA level, based on a detailed analysis and with thorough business knowledge, in such a way that availability of our products is optimized to deliver against customer requirements and to support our business objectives in terms of revenue, costs and integral inventory levels.</p><p></p><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support is responsible for preparing and communicating the forecast to our production planners and ensures that the Supply Chain team receives the correct information. The Demand Planner/Customer Services Specialist is responsible for and facilitates the Demand Review bi-weekly meetings and monthly Sales team, Zandbergen and Hughes forecast meetings. And supports the S&amp;OP, S&amp;OE and Supply Review weekly &amp; monthly meetings.</p><p></p><h2>Customer services</h2><p>The Demand Planner/Customer Services Support supports specific customers for completing documentation for international orders, international order processing, international logistics and planning and overall providing exceptional customer support.</p><p></p><h2>TASKS, DUTIES, &amp; GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES</h2><p>Demand planning:</p><ul><li>Responsible for unconstrained customer demand plans, including planning for phase in &amp; phase out of the product portfolio</li><li>Support of product rationalization evaluations</li><li>Responsible for the analysis of current sales, promotional activities, trend developments, innovations, product introductions</li><li>Responsible for the analysis and development of scenarios for supply chain and operations</li><li>Responsible for ABC analysis on turnover rate and contribution margin to determine inventory strategy at the SKU level.<br /> </li></ul><p>Customer Services:</p><ul><li>Support of and collaborate with Customer Services Specialist</li><li>Responsible for order processing</li><li>Pricing validation including discounts with Sales team</li><li>Organization of (international) shipments with customers and internal Supply Chain Team</li><li>Providing customers with exceptional service including but not limited to orders, product details, shipments, billing, returns and credits</li></ul><p></p><h2></h2><h2>QUALIFICATIONS</h2><h3>Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:</h3><ul><li><h2><span>Experience: 4+ years of experience in a demand planning role; any experience in customer services a is big plus</span></h2></li><li><h2><span>Has experience in a top-tier consumer products and / or food and beverage company</span></h2></li><li><h2><span>Has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</span></h2></li><li><h2>Can plan &amp; organize including facilitation of forecasting and demand planning meetings</h2></li><li><h2><span>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent industry related experience</span></h2></li><li><h2><span>Specialized Knowledge: ERP system knowledge, strong proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Netsuite experience is an advantage</span></h2></li><li><h2><b>Ability to multitask and collaborate with various business channels</b></h2></li><li><h2><b><span>Must have excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of the organization and externally (Distribution partners, customers)</span></b></h2></li><li><h2><b>Proficient and knowledgeable with English spelling, grammar and written communications; fluency in Dutch is highly preferred; any other language (German, French) is a plus</b><span> </span></h2></li></ul><h2></h2><p></p><h2>WORK ENVIRONMENT</h2><ul><li>Based in Enschede as part of the Supply Chain Team</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span>Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.</span><br /><br /><span>For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.</span></p>

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