Sydney Hopple
Carrollton,VA
Summary
Proven expert in Distributive Foodservice forecasting and sales planning, with a distinguished track record at Smithfield Foods, Inc. Leveraged PowerBI knowledge and statistical analysis to innovate demand planning processes, enhancing team collaboration and communication. Recognized for adaptability, significantly improving forecast precision and operational efficiency with the implementation of Anaplan.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planner
Smithfield Foods, Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Accountable for all forecasting activities associated with Distributive Foodservice.
- Creates and maintains forecast models for product categories at sku level, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from Sales, Business Development, Finance, and other sources (i.e.: Nielsen or other syndicated consumer data).
- Leads the monthly consensus meetings with Sales and is a key team member in S&OP meetings.
- Creates statistical forecasts by gathering, analyzing and validating data.
- Executes statistical modeling software and reviews resulting statistical forecast models.
- Presents, solicits, and assesses feedback on various forecasts from sales.
- Recommends adjustments for operational forecasts.
- Identifies and reports on ‘root cause’ for forecast error and below targets.
- Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating collaborative planning process sales.
- Coordinates cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refines forecast model to reflect updated sales assumptions.
- Responsible for understanding shipment trends and category dynamics to support and endorse total volume forecast.
- Maintains demand planning system and software.
- Identifies relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence. Utilizes Anaplan, SAP, BI to ensure exceptional level of data integrity and provides timely updates and analysis to Supply Chain partners to identify scenario planning opportunities.
Associate Demand Planner
Smithfield Foods, Inc
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Accountable for all forecasting activities associated with finished goods products, customers, plants and distribution locations.
- Creates and maintains forecast models for the product categories at a sku level, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from Sales, Business Development, Finance, and other sources (i.e.: Nielsen or other syndicated consumer data).
- Leads the monthly consensus meetings with Sales and Business Development and is a key team member in S&OP meetings.
- Creates statistical forecasts by gathering, analyzing and validating data.
- Executes statistical modeling software and reviews resulting statistical forecast models.
- Presents, solicits, and assesses feedback on the various forecasts from business management and supply planning.
- Recommends adjustments for operational forecasts. Identifies and reports on ‘root cause’ for forecast error and below targets.
- Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with business management.
- Coordinates cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refines the forecast model to reflect updated business management assumptions.
- Responsible for understanding shipment trends and category dynamics to support and endorse total volume forecast.
- Maintains demand planning system and software.
- Identifies relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence. Utilizes Anaplan, SAP, BI to ensure exceptional level of data integrity and provides timely updates and analysis to Supply Chain partners to identify scenario planning opportunities.
Production Planner & Scheduler I
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
- Advises management of status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
- Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for production or purchase of components or parts based on master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
- Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
- Received operation in excellence award while working from home during COVID for innovating our project planning process to continue while working remote.
Membership Representative
Luter Family YMCA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Greeted and assisted members with checking in
- Answered phone calls on inquiries regarding facilities and programs
- Maintained YMCA's Facebook page and mobile application by scheduling posts, creating visuals, and publishing schedules
- Participated in membership drives to increase business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2019
Skills
- Sales and operations planning
- Forecasting Accuracy
- Data Interpretation
- SAP Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Skills
- Database Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Sales Forecasting
Timeline
Demand Planner
Smithfield Foods, Inc
04.2023 - Current
Associate Demand Planner
Smithfield Foods, Inc
11.2021 - 04.2023
Production Planner & Scheduler I
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2020 - 11.2021
Membership Representative
Luter Family YMCA
11.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Old Dominion University