Sr. Analyst,Demand Planning

S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.; Racine, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst, Demand Planning to originate and manage demand forecasts across near-term S&OE and longer-range S&OP horizons. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to translate insights into accurate demand plans.

You will develop forecasts using shipment history, inputs from customers and sales, promotions, distribution trends, and other signals to align supply chain and business planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of demand planning/forecasting experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated analytical capability and experience translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional consensus plans.
• Experience using data analysis to identify root causes and improve KPI performance.
• Ability to analyze evolving information and present business cases for action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• End-to-end supply chain knowledge and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own demand planning and forecasting for multiple categories and horizons.
• Lead collaboration calls with key sales accounts to review performance and forecast assumptions.
• Monitor near-term demand and adjust forecasts for pacing, promotions, and distribution.
• Participate in Steps 1 and 2 of the S&OP process with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast errors to identify drivers and actions.
• Support continuous improvement to increase forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/related field

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Analyst, Demand Planning, you will develop and manage demand forecasts across both near-term Sales and Operations Execution and longer-range Sales and Operations Planning horizons. You will serve as a key demand planning partner to the Sales team and work closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and other cross-functional partners to translate customer, consumer, and business insights into accurate and actionable demand plans.

You will develop and maintain forecasts using a combination of shipment history, customer and Sales inputs, promotional and event plans, distribution and item-level trends, marketing activities, and other relevant demand signals. In this role, you will play a key part in creating and managing true consumer demand signals that help align the broader supply chain and support effective business planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own demand planning and forecasting for the assigned portfolio across multiple categories and planning horizons, including near-term S&OE and longer-range S&OP.

Lead collaboration calls with key sales accounts to review business performance, forecast assumptions, emerging demand signals, risks, and opportunities, and assess their potential impact on the demand plan.

Act as a key contributor to the S&OE process, monitoring near-term demand performance, ensuring forecasts appropriately reflect changes in pacing, customer demand, promotional activity, distribution, and other relevant business drivers, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Participate in Steps 1 and 2 of the S&OP process, partnering with cross-functional teams to incorporate customer-specific insights and trends, promotional plans, distribution changes, new item activity, and other business drivers to develop and align on the total demand plan.

Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast errors to identify key drivers of performance gaps and determine appropriate corrective actions.

Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase forecast accuracy, strengthen planning processes, and enhance overall planning effectiveness.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.

2+ years of relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, customer supply chain, or another supply chain-related field.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Demonstrated analytical capability and experience translating multiple sources of data and business inputs into actionable recommendations.

Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to present recommendations concisely to cross-functional partners and gain support for consensus plans rooted in data and assumptions.

Experience using quantitative and qualitative data analysis to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive KPI improvement.

Ability to analyze incomplete or evolving information, develop reasonable assumptions, and present business cases for action.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced business environment.

End-to-end supply chain knowledge and demonstrated ability to make timely, data-informed decisions based on current business assumptions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Full-time, first-shift position.

Regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

This role is eligible for domestic relocation.

Travel of less than 10% is expected.

Remote work is available one day per week following the 90-day onboarding period.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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.

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

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