Senior Demand Planner

SC Johnson; Camberley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods leader is seeking a Senior Demand Planner in Camberley. The role involves developing demand forecasts, collaborating with marketing and sales, and contributing to supply chain initiatives. Ideal candidates should have hands-on demand planning experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and additional benefits including a free onsite gym.

Benefits

Competitive pay & benefits incl Profit Share

Flexible starting and finishing times

Free onsite Gym + free classes

EV Charging Points + Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Good hands-on Demand Planning experience and simulation systems or tools.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience working in the FMCG industry preferable.

Responsibilities

• Use demand planning systems to create forecasts using established processes.
• Collect and analyze demand inputs from sales and marketing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects like new product launches.

Skills

Demand Planning

Communication

Analytical Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Kinaxis

Job description

Overview

SC JOHNSON is a fifth-generation family company built on the spirit of our people. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Senior Demand Planner

Location: Frimley, Surrey

Function: Commercial

This role is not eligible for relocation.

About the role / Department

The team is responsible for the development of a demand forecast, using data such as sales inputs on promotions and distribution, shipment history, competitor activities and marketing plans. This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true consumer demand signals by which to align the rest of the supply chain and company resources. This role will also be the conduit in the region and country between the commercial teams and all of supply chain planning.

You will be accountable for some of our top customers and the UK market is the biggest in Europe. You’ll have exposure in the business at many levels and will be the owner of what you do. You will have contact with various functions across supply chain regionally.

You’ll also be making decisions that impact the demand plan and communicating those decisions to stakeholders. The role expands to include contributing to special projects and other supply chain and business strategy initiatives. You’ll have well-rounded experience encompassing analytical, communication and leadership skills. You will be able to quickly identify deviations from expected results and other disruptions and are able to promptly resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Use and maintain current demand planning systems to create the best forecast possible using established processes.
• Collect and analyze past/future demand inputs (such as distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans) from sales and marketing and calculate their impacts on demand.
• Work with various cross functional partners on projects such as new product launches, discontinuations, and transitions to evaluate assumptions (pre and post launch) – new product forecast, pipeline fill, and cannibalization.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance for advertising and promotional activities – time period, expected market penetration, reaction (uplift, cannibalization on other items/brands) and evaluate against performance from similar historical activities.
• Ensure demand forecast is shared in level of detail and timing required by internal customers and supply chain partners with documented assumptions. Also communicating forecast confidence, including risks and opportunities.
• Influence and collaborate with key partners in marketing, sales (field sales, corporate sales managers and directors), and finance to address input gaps as identified by forecast error/bias review & root cause analysis

Experience you’ll bring

• Good hands-on Demand Planning experience and simulation systems or tools
• Experience of demonstrated results and working in a team-based, cross functional environment, preferably experience with the standard S&OP processes.
• Experience working in the FMCG industry – preferable.
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
• Experience with Kinaxis would be an advantage

Behaviors you’ll need

• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders
• Ability to drive action and influence decision making at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands
• Strong analytical, logical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in process improvement
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay & benefits incl Profit Share
• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points + Cycle to work Scheme
• Free onsite Gym + free classes

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.