Innovation Portfolio Manager

Molson Coors•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$84,000 - $110,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Innovation Portfolio Manager serves as the strategic forecasting leader for Molson Coors’ Beyond Beer, Non-Alcoholic, RTD, Spirits, and Innovation brands across Canada and the United States. The role leads demand planning and innovation forecasting for a complex portfolio, translating market trends, commercial strategies, and business insights into actionable short-, medium-, and long-term volume plans. This highly visible position partners with senior leaders across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and PMO to shape business decisions, evaluate innovation opportunities, develop long-range growth plans, and improve forecast performance. Success requires advanced forecasting expertise, business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders while navigating ambiguity, changing consumer trends, and high-growth emerging brands. The position reports to the Sr. Portfolio & Analytics Manager, IBP & Commercial Planning.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience forecasting complex portfolios, including new product launches, innovation pipelines, seasonal programs, products with limited historical data, and highly promotional brands.
Experience applying statistical forecasting methods, scenario planning, causal analysis, demand sensing, and business intelligence tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience of 7 or more years in the field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in Demand Planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Commercial Planning, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain Planning, or related analytical roles within CPG, beverages, food, spirits, or adjacent industries.
Understanding of forecast models, causal forecasting, what-if analysis, base trends, and interactions among brand trends, industry trends, and other economic factors.
Ability to analyze large volumes of data, make fact-based decisions, and recognize when to move from analysis to action.
Experience developing long-range demand plans and translating commercial strategy into volume, inventory, and supply implications.
Ability to evaluate business performance metrics, document learnings, communicate findings, and translate them into future forecast expectations.
Financial knowledge to evaluate STR implications and facilitate open dialogue with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional decisions and build credibility with senior leaders, including Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents, while balancing commercial, financial, and supply chain priorities.
Strong knowledge of technology and systems used in forecasting and demand planning, particularly advanced forecasting systems such as o9, Tableau, IRI, Power BI, and Claude or similar AI-embedded systems.
Understanding of innovation complexity, proxy SKUs, SKU rationalization, and new-to-the-world products.
Ability to complete complex projects quickly and adeptly while understanding business priorities.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
Accountability for results, integrity, and honoring commitments.
Commitment to learning and helping others grow.
Exhibit the company’s core values.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end innovation forecasting across Canada and the United States, developing fact-based recommendations that inform investment decisions, innovation business cases, and executive planning.
Develop and maintain a rolling 24-month demand forecast across Beyond Beer, Emerging, Innovation, and Partnership brands, balancing commercial objectives, market dynamics, and supply chain requirements.
Serve as the primary forecasting advisor within the IBP process, leading cross-functional demand reviews and providing recommendations to Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and Brand Leadership teams.
Communicate business results, demand insights, industry knowledge, BI/Circana data, gap-to-AOP analysis, and forward-looking implications for key portfolio brands.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and translate complex data into clear business recommendations and risk assessments.
Identify demand risks and growth opportunities through analyses of portfolio optimization, innovation performance, industry trends, forecast accuracy, SKU rationalization, and annual operating plan development.
Translate commercial strategies, market dynamics, consumer trends, and causal drivers into statistically informed short- and long-range forecasts.
Evaluate innovation opportunities through forecast development, business case assessments, launch reviews, cannibalization analysis, and post-launch performance measurement.
Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and demand planning metrics; identify root causes and implement continuous improvements.
Present forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to Director, Vice President, and Senior Vice President audiences to drive alignment and informed decisions.

Benefits

Flexible work programs supporting work-life balance, including a hybrid work model with four days in the office.
Competitive base salary and incentive plans.
Parental leave.
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan options with employer matching.
Generous paid time off plans, including holidays, vacation days, and sick days.
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
On-site pub, brand clothing and swag, events, and free beer and beverages.
Business Resource Groups offering volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
First Choice Learning opportunities and career development.
Community engagement and charitable activities.