Analyst, Demand Planning at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

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.

As the Analyst, Demand Planning you will own and ensure the forecast is developed, reviewed, published, and adjusted as needed by partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners for the Demand Planning Department. You will develop a forecast by using insights such as shipment history, sales collaboration, distribution accuracy, and marketing plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead collaboration calls with sales accounts to review and adjust future forecast based on customer inputs.


• Act as a key player in the S&OE process to ensure plans are reflective of short-term adjustments (RDC splits, Promotional timing, BIAS)


• Participate in Step 2, collaborating with Design Planner and bringing short term forecast insights to cross functional teams.


• Analyze historical and short-term future demand inputs and calculate their impacts on demand.


• Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.


• Work with cross-functional partners on projects such as new product launches, obsolescence, and transitions to evaluate assumptions.


• Work with statistical Demand Planner to ensure statistical models are creating sensible 24-month rolling baseline forecasts


• Conduct monthly root cause analyses on forecast error and identify corrective actions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field or military experience considered in lieu of education requirement


• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 1-2 years of combined experience in Demand Planning, Sales, and/or Supply Chain


• Experience in the CPG industry


• Experience with planning applications such as SAP, APO, Kinaxis, or SAS


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across all levels within the organization


• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Position is Full-Time, r egular business hours, Monday-Friday


• Office work environment:


• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

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.

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.

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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 is the Law poster for more information.