Sr. Analyst,Demand Planning

scj; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health care

Parental leave

Flexible work

Vacation purchase

Wellness centers

Childcare

Counseling services

Job summary

SC Johnson is seeking a Senior Analyst, Demand Planning in the United States to develop 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 actionable demand plans.

You will use shipment history, promotions and trend data to create true consumer demand signals that align supply chain planning with business goals. Collaboration and analytical rigor are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or related supply chain experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own demand planning and forecasting across multiple horizons (S&OE and S&OP).
• Lead collaboration calls with key sales accounts to review forecasts and risks.
• Monitor near-term demand, reflect pacing changes, promotions and distribution in forecasts.
• Participate in S&OP steps and align on the total demand plan.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast errors and drive improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and planning processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or 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.
• 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 buil