Senior Demand Planner
About The Position
The Senior Demand Planner manages forecasts for a defined set of products and customers, aggregating them to product-line, Business, and Channel levels within the Water business unit. The role develops volume and gross sales forecasts using analytical and collaborative techniques in SAP APO, and uses SAP BW and Analysis for Office (AO) for reporting, root-cause analysis, and performance tracking. The planner leads discussions during the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and facilitates forecasting meetings with internal and external stakeholders. The role may also serve as a member or lead on demand-planning innovation and other cross-functional projects. Key performance measures include forecast accuracy, bias, and service. Success requires independent work, strong analytical and technical aptitude, and effective collaboration across Supply Chain, Business Units, Sales, Finance, and Customers. This position is hybrid, reporting to Fortune Brands’ Deerfield, Illinois headquarters Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of demand planning and/or sales analytics experience.
- Working knowledge of SAP APO Demand Planning.
- Experience with SAP BW and Analysis for Office for reporting and analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Basic knowledge of business mathematics, including gross margin percentage, inventory turns, and ROI.
- Strong analytical skills, database and spreadsheet capabilities, and 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, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and work with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to multitask, adapt quickly to changes in direction and priorities, and work with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to work with attention to 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.
- Experience with 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 forecasts during the 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 to improve forecast performance.
- Develop and maintain new-product launch forecasts and collaborate with stakeholders on performance and lifecycle decisions.
- Build and maintain reporting and analysis using SAP BW and Analysis for Office, translating data into actionable business insights.
- Contribute to or lead innovative demand-planning projects, process improvements, and other cross-functional projects.
- Identify and recommend improvements to forecast accuracy 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
