Senior Demand Planner @ Fortune Brands

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Job Description

The Senior Demand Planner and Analyst will be responsible for managing the forecast for a defined set of products and customers and aggregating up through product lines 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. May 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 position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The hybrid schedule requires in office presence (Deerfield, IL) Tues-Thurs, with the option to work remotely Mon & Fri.

DUTIES & 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 their performance as well as decisions made regarding their management
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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 5+ years of demand planning and/or sales analytics experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Experience with data visualization software (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) preferred
Experience in demand planning software or related application
Requires a basic knowledge of business math, including gross margin percent, inventory turns, ROI, etc.
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. Experience with retailer online portals a plus.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization.
Must possess ability to multi-task; accept changes in direction and priorities quickly; and work with a sense of urgency.
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.

Senior Demand Planner

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