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<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-teams="true"><strong>**Internal Job Posting**</strong><br>This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our<strong> </strong><a href="https://vitalfarms.com/current-job-openings/"><strong>careers page</strong></a> to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.</span></p> <p> </p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Finding the right place to grow your career </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">isn’t</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> (over) easy, so </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">we’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">We think </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">you’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">benefit</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> 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 </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">you’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> into our values, our brand, or our egg-</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">cellent</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> puns, we hope </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">you</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> join our Crew and help us change the world </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">108 square feet</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> at a time!</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">At Vital Farms, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">we’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">We’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> committed to fostering an inclusive</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> - </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">and your role is key to helping us build on it.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong>Your Role:</strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">As a </span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">Sr. </span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8"><strong>Demand Planner</strong>, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">you’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">own</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8"> the demand planning process for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">multiple</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8"> regions, building an unconstrained and unbiased 18-month revenue and shipment forecast. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">You’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8"> work hand in hand with Sales to </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW117203340 BCX8">align on</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8"> key assumptions and demand drivers, turning insights into a clear, shared view of future demand</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW117203340 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW117203340 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{" 335559685":360,"335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own the regional demand planning process for multiple key regions, developing and maintaining a rolling 18-month forecast for revenue and shipment volumes. </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Lead regional demand reviews with multiple sales partners to align on forecast updates, risks, and opportunities.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner closely with Sales to capture market insights, promotions, new distribution, and other assumptions shaping the demand outlook, ensuring cross-functional alignment.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Monitor forecast accuracy and identify drivers of variance, helping explain deviations and inform forecast adjustments.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Analyze historical data, current performance, and consumption to produce an objective, data-driven forecast.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support and contribute towards the enhancement and implementation of forecasting tools, processes, and data quality.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">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.<span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring to the Table:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="TextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8">Ability</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8"> to travel 10-15% for company offsites and events, team meetings, company onboarding, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8">training</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8"> and other business needs.</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156272650 BCX8">  </span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Experience working with cross-functional partners to gather insights and align on assumptions.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, turning data and consumption into actionable forecasts.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Eagerness and ability to learn forecasting tools and systems, with advanced Excel skills.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194196329 BCX0">You’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194196329 BCX0"> no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205935078 BCX0">You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116355843 BCX0">You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW171547424 BCX0">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.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44054101 BCX0">You do</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44054101 BCX0">n’t w</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44054101 BCX0">al</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44054101 BCX0">k on eggshells – You’re not af</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44054101 BCX0">raid</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44054101 BCX0"> to leave the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44054101 BCX0">bullsh</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW44054101 BCX0">*t behind and have honest conversations.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249967277 BCX0">We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249967277 BCX0">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249967277 BCX0"> meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249967277 BCX0">haven’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249967277 BCX0"> yet considered!</span><span class="EOP SCXW249967277 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Bring to the Table:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.</li> <li>Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).</li> <li>Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW202000157 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW202000157 BCX0">Free eggs</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW202000157 BCX0">, along with friends and family discounts.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW202000157 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"=""> </span></li> <li>Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.</li> <li>Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.</li> </ul> <p> </p>

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