Director, Planning

Mark-Anthony-Services-Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 181,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group seeks a senior demand planning leader to own the IBP process, uniting Sales, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain for a single, aligned plan. You will drive forecast accuracy, optimize inventory, and manage risk while balancing service levels with financial performance.

The role offers a competitive Chicago salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure timely, data-driven decisions and mentor a planning team to sustain

Qualifications

• 10+ years in DP and IBP roles with demonstrated leadership.
• Excellent communication with emphasis on executive-level presentations.
• Strategic, cross-functional thinker who adds value.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and provide insights to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and an IBP process across Sales, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Drive forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and proactive risk management.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities and enable informed decisions.
• Develop executive roll-ups and KPI scorecards to track progress.
• Own end-to-end IBP/S&OP process and related planning systems.

Skills

Executive presentations

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership in DP/IBP

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives.Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, includingWhite Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Lead the company's demand planning and IBP processes to create a single, aligned plan across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain. Drive forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and proactive risk management while balancing customer service and financial performance. Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities, resolve constraints, and enable informed business decisions.

Accountabilities:

• Demand planning and forecast accuracy tied to a consensus demand plan across all facets of the business
• Ensure a robust monthly IBP cycle that ensure end to end connectivity from commercial to supply chain
• Facilitate and influence the development of Executive roll ups needed to ensure business decisions are made swiftly
• Drive alignment though executive scorecards that ensure focus on key initiatives
• Establish planning standard and lead a team for DP/IBP/Systems

Depletion and shipment forecast accuracy

Forecast BIAS

Own:

• End to end IBP & S&OP process
• Executive level build of S&OP materials
• Shipment forecast accuracy

Influence:

• Supply planning decisions
• Commercial roll out planning

Critical Relationships:

• Logistics, All Supply Chain Functions, Commercial, MASI and Commercial Finance, Business Process Improvement

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

• Strong communication skills with a focus on executive level presentations
• Strategic mindset to ensure IBP process is robust, effective, and value add
• Ability to work cross-functionally, providing meaningful insights to a diverse audience of peers & team stakeholders
• 10+ years in DP and IBP roles showing continued growth and leadership

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary $181,000 - $210,000 in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappyto stay ahead of industry giants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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