AddressMountain Blue is a family-owned company that links the grower, retailer and consumer together to achieve the best return for growers. Through advanced retailer relationships, a relatable communication style and a passion for process and quality improvement, our customers keep coming back for more.
At Mountain Blue, we take immense pride in delivering nothing but the highest quality fruit to our customers. Our business reputation is built on our commitment to excellence in both products and services. We work closely with farms that share our dedication, ensuring that every berry we provide is the epitome of sweetness and freshness. Our growers maintain flourishing fields of berries season after season, creating a bountiful supply of delectable fruit. To guarantee the utmost quality, each berry must meet strict criteria before it reaches your hands. Our rigorous standards ensure not only a superior taste experience but also an extended shelf life, allowing you to enjoy our fruit for longer.
Join Mountain Blue as a Category Demand Planner. This role requires strong attention to detail and organisational skills, working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Category Manager, you'll play a vital role in facilitating smooth communication between the business, customers, and growers.
The Category Demand Planner (CDP) will be responsible for preparing daily information for the Category Manager (CM) and work collaboratively with cross-functionally for The Berry Collective (TBC) and their members. They have a “can do” attitude and understand that communication outside of standard business hours is considered a standard part of the role. There are opportunities for progression beyond this role for the right candidate. Day to day roles include.
- Collate the customer and grower forecasts internally for the Blueberry, RUBUS (Raspberry and Blackberry) and Other categories. They will build and communicate the volume and provide it to the Category Manager and provide production plans.
- Prepare the forecasts for our major accounts in consultation with the Category Manager and National Business Manager (NBM) including updated forecast and program changes.
- Ensuring optimum inventory levels across all SKUs and 3rd party logistic providers (3PLs)
- Managing quality reporting to Growers on a daily basis.
- Provide backup to the CM and NBM when they are on leave or unavailable regarding communication to growers and retailers.
- Create tray and punnet forecasts to the CM and NBM for internal distribution and assist in managing national volumes across the country.
- Provide backup support to the Compliance Manager when either unavailable or on annual leave.
- Be the first line of support for 3PLs regarding the internally developed management system and administration.
