Manager, Demand Planning

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

1d • $90,000 - $143,000

About The Position

The Manager, Demand Planning leads demand planning, forecasting, service management, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high customer service levels while optimizing inventory and supply chain performance. The role manages a team of Demand Planners and is a key leader in the S&OP process, driving forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment, and service recovery activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 8 years of progressive supply chain experience.
• At least 3 years of people leadership experience.
• At least 3 years of forecasting and demand planning experience.
• At least 2 years of S&OP experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP APO, SAP ECC, forecasting systems, and planning processes.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Proven track record of driving forecast accuracy, service improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners.
• Establish goals and objectives aligned with business and supply chain priorities.
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent while driving accountability for results.
• Own the monthly finished goods forecast.
• Lead a cross-functional forecasting process involving Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel, and Supply Chain teams.
• Collaborate with strategic accounts to improve forecast quality.
• Manage the demand planning component of the S&OP process.
• Analyze promotions, projects, seasonality, and new product introductions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Measure forecast performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Use customer data, including POS and customer inventory, to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to achieve fill rate and service level targets.
• Develop processes that improve end-to-end supply chain visibility and responsiveness.
• Identify and mitigate demand and supply disruptions.
• Create and execute service recovery plans.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, and 8D methodologies to solve planning issues and eliminate root causes.
• Improve forecasting, service, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Drive process improvements across planning, forecasting, and supply chain execution.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager