Senior Demand Planning Lead - S&OP & Forecasting Excellence

The Chamberlain Group LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Short-term incentive

Job summary

The Chamberlain Group LLC in Oak Brook, IL seeks a demand planning lead to drive the 18-month rolling demand plan and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate forecasts and timely launches.

You will develop forecasting models, manage APO-like systems, and align forecasts with budgets, while maintaining confidentiality and advancing continuous improvement within the Operations and Supply Chain function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Marketing.
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Masters in Business Administration (preferred).
• APICS CPIM / CIRM, CSCP, Lean / Six Sigma, and/or PMP certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead content creation supporting the monthly LOB Demand Review as part of the S&OP/IBP process including the presentation of the 18-month rolling demand plan, its assumptions, drivers and risks/opportunities.
• Drive collaborative forecasting including identification of quantified risks, reviewing gaps and developing appropriate countermeasures for resolution with internal stakeholders.
• Lead demand planning reviews for multiple product families measuring the demand planning process effectiveness to drive complete and on-time performance & continuous improvement actions.
• Incorporate guidance from the Product Management Review and new product launch materials to ensure forecasts support new product development objectives and assist in the conversion (run out) from one item to another.
• Create and/or maintain forecasting models for each item at each stocking location and for key customers within designated product lines to achieve established forecast accuracy goals at overall and distribution center levels.
• Manage the forecasting system (APO or the like) to deliver optimal modeling of the business and improve planner productivity by maximizing system functionality.
• Ensure consensus forecast is aligned with the 18 month forward plan for handoff to the Supply team and identify and communicate any significant changes prior to this occurring.
• Contribute toward the annual budget and operating plan process by collaborating with cross-functional partners in the development of underlying casual demand assumptions, scenario planning and LOB Demand plans.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Marketing

Masters in Business Administration

Job description

The Chamberlain Group LLC in Oak Brook, IL seeks a demand planning lead to drive the 18-month rolling demand plan and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate forecasts and timely launches.

You will develop forecasting models, manage APO-like systems, and align forecasts with budgets, while maintaining confidentiality and advancing continuous improvement within the Operations and Supply Chain function.