Senior Analyst, Demand Planning

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Analyst, Demand Planning, you will own the relationship with Sales and ensure customer-specific inputs are incorporated into near-term forecasts. You will work closely with Sales and collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to develop accurate and actionable demand plans. You will manage a portfolio of approximately 500 Universal Product Codes (UPCs) and develop forecasts using key insights, including shipment history, sales collaboration, distribution accuracy, and marketing plans. In this role, you will play a key part in creating and managing true consumer demand signals, helping align the broader Supply Chain planning with anticipated consumer demand and supporting effective business planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, economics, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
2+ years of relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, customer supply chain, or another supply chain-related field.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present concise recommendations.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate root-cause findings into action.
Ability to work through ambiguity, interpret data, make assumptions, and build business cases.
Strong multitasking and project‑management abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain and the ability to make sound decisions based on current assumptions.

Responsibilities

Lead collaboration calls with key sales accounts and incorporate customer insights into the forecast.
Play a key role in the Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) process, ensuring short‑term plans reflect changes such as pacing, Regional Distribution Center (RDC) splits, and Sales Demand Change Requests.
Participate in Steps 1 & 2 by partnering with the Design Planner to present customer‑specific forecast updates to senior commercial leaders.
Conduct root cause analyses on forecast errors and recommend corrective actions.
Support improvements that enhance forecast accuracy and overall planning effectiveness.