Demand Planning Manager - S&OP & Forecast Excellence

Fortune Brands; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Manager, Demand Planning to lead a team of Demand Planners and own the monthly finished goods forecast. You will drive cross-functional forecasting with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel and Supply Chain, improve forecast accuracy, and manage service levels through the S&OP process.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and delivering results with Lean/Six Sigma approaches in a fast-paced environment with a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• 3+ years of forecasting and demand planning experience.
• 2+ years of S&OP experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP APO, SAP ECC, forecasting systems, and planning processes.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Proven track record of driving forecast accuracy, service improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners.
• Own the monthly finished goods forecast and drive cross-functional forecasting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive forecast quality with strategic accounts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead the S&OP component and cross-functional forecasting process.
• Improve forecasting, service, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead reporting and analytics capabilities and drive process improvements across planning, forecasting, and supply chain execution.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP APO

SAP ECC

Forecasting systems

Planning processes

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Manager, Demand Planning to lead a team of Demand Planners and own the monthly finished goods forecast. You will drive cross-functional forecasting with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel and Supply Chain, improve forecast accuracy, and manage service levels through the S&OP process.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and delivering results with Lean/Six Sigma approaches in a fast-paced environment with a competitive