Manager, Demand Planning

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About The Role

As Demand Planning Manager, North America you will own and ensure a rolling 18 month forecast is developed, reviewed, published, and adjusted as needed by partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for the total Professional Business Unit forecast, with support from the Associate Manager, Demand Planning North America. You will own and lead Demand Review in monthly S&OP and drive continuous improvements in both S&OP and S&OE processes end to end.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for 18 month Demand Plan for North America
• Drive continuous improvement in Demand Planning through creation and implementation of reporting and analytics that will drive efficiencies in our planning processes
• Review, validate, and present the demand plan in cross-functional forums such as pre-sign-off and sign-off meetings (S&OP meetings)
• Summarize and report key forecast changes and concise drivers of forecast accuracy performance to Supply Chain Leadership
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to drive business initiatives as part of the SCJP Strategic Plan
• Own MAPE and BIAS metrics for North America and drive continuous improvement against forecast accuracy
• Conduct root cause analysis of forecast errors and identify corrective actions, leading the Demand Planning Team to deliver KPI targets
• Work with cross-functional partners on projects such as new product launches, obsolescence, and transitions to evaluate assumptions – new product forecast, pipeline fill, and cannibalization
  
  
  

Required Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years Demand Planning, Supply Chain, OR Finance experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Manufacturing environment Or Masters Degree and 5 years of relevant experience
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
  
  
  

Preferred Experiences And Skills

• SAP expertise
• A fast-paced, multi-tasking expert with strong cross-functional project management capabilities
• Expert communication skills; ability to coordinate across all levels within the organization
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, linking root cause to action to KPI improvement; ability to simplify the complex
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees after a 90-day onboarding period
• Domestic travel up to 15%
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation
• This role will be located at the corporate office in Charlotte, NC
  
  
  

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description

does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

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.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

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.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.