Senior Demand Planner

Moen • Deerfield, IL

2d • $70,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for managing the forecast for a defined set of products and customers and aggregating up to the Business and Channel level. This position will develop volume and gross sales forecasts using analytical and collaborative techniques. Lead discussions at various points in the Sales and Operations Planning process. Facilitates forecasting meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Will serve as project member or lead on innovative projects in demand planning or other cross functional projects. Key performance measures include forecast accuracy, bias, and service measures. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently with strong analytical and technical aptitude combined with effective collaboration skills through partnership with Supply Chain, Business Units, Sales, Finance, and Customers. Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in office (Deerfield, IL).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of demand planning and/or sales analytics experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Must possess strong analytical skills and excellent database and spreadsheet capabilities.
• Must be comfortable working with large data sets.
• Must have ability to learn and manage a variety of database applications, including customer-specific online systems.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with a high level of detail, accuracy and accountability.
• Must be a team player.
• Requires daily communications with management and sales.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization software (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) preferred but not required
• Experience in demand planning software or related application
• Experience with retailer online portals a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing high volume, key account forecasts and presenting those forecasts during the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Manage promotion and event forecasts for assigned accounts as well as timing expectations with customers and internal stakeholders
• Responsible for driving forecasting engagement and collaboration with the Business Units through S&OP processes as well as Annual Operating Plan for assigned accounts
• Achieve forecast accuracy targets for assigned categories, and conduct analysis to improve forecast performance
• Responsible for developing and maintaining new product launch forecasts and collaborating with stakeholders on new product performance
• Acts as key team member for innovative demand planning projects, process improvements or other cross functional projects
• Identifies and recommends improvements to forecast accuracy using statistical models, industry knowledge and best practices

Benefits

• employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees