Senior Demand Planner

Moen • Deerfield, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Demand Planner manages forecasts for a defined set of products and customers and aggregates them to product-line, business, and channel levels within the Water business unit. The role develops volume and gross sales forecasts through analytical and collaborative methods using SAP APO, and uses SAP BW and Analysis for Office (AO) for reporting, root-cause analysis, and performance tracking. It leads discussions throughout the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and facilitates forecasting meetings with internal and external stakeholders. The planner may serve as a project member or lead for demand-planning innovation and other cross-functional projects. Key performance measures include forecast accuracy, bias, and service. Success requires independent work, analytical and technical aptitude, and effective collaboration across Supply Chain, Business Units, Sales, Finance, and customers.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, reporting to Fortune Brands’ Deerfield, Illinois headquarters Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work flexibility on Monday and Friday.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of demand-planning and/or sales-analytics experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP APO (Demand Planning) is required.
• Experience with SAP BW and Analysis for Office (AO) for reporting and analysis is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of business math, including gross margin percentage, inventory turns, and ROI.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent database and spreadsheet capabilities; comfort working with large data sets.
• Ability to learn and manage a variety of database applications, including customer-specific online systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multitask, adapt quickly to changes in direction and priorities, and work with a sense of urgency.
• High level of detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to communicate daily with management and Sales.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on forecasting experience in SAP APO is strongly preferred.
• Experience with data visualization software such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.
• Statistical or time-series forecast modeling experience.
• Experience with retailer online portals.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, key-account forecasts in SAP APO and present them during the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Manage promotion and event forecasts for assigned accounts, including timing expectations with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive forecasting engagement and collaboration with Business Units through S&OP processes and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for assigned accounts.
• Meet forecast accuracy and bias targets for assigned categories and conduct root-cause analysis in SAP BW and Analysis for Office (AO) to improve forecast performance.
• Develop and maintain new-product launch forecasts and collaborate with stakeholders on product performance and lifecycle decisions.
• Build and maintain reporting and analysis using SAP BW and Analysis for Office (AO), translating data into actionable business insights.
• Serve as a key team member on innovative demand-planning, process-improvement, and other cross-functional projects.
• Identify and recommend forecast-accuracy improvements using statistical models, industry knowledge, and best practices.

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: Senior