Associate 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.

The Associate Manager, Demand Planning owns and drives the S&OP (Design) horizon for one or more Business Units in North America. As a key contributor to Steps 1 and 2 of the S&OP process, this role plays a critical part in aligning cross-functional inputs and ensuring forecast accuracy. In Step 2, the Associate Manager is responsible for developing and delivering a refreshed monthly forecast, leveraging insights from Sales, Marketing, shipment history, promotional activity, and other relevant data sources to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Lead monthly and quarterly demand forecasting and consensus processes for assigned portfolio or region.
• Collaborate closely with commercial partners gathering insights into long term business trends, media, and promo plans to influence our long-range forecast.
• Partner with Commercial and Supply Planning partners to model future business risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to develop 18-month, data-rooted, final consensus forecast and drive business initiatives as part of the SCJ Strategic Plan.
• Review, validate, and present the demand plan in cross-functional forums such as pre-sign-off and sign-off meetings (S&OP meetings).
• Work in partnership or Lead Deliver planners to incorporate S&OE forecast changes into long range plans; adjust plans for long term impacts.
• Communicate and present monthly changes with clear data drivers and gain collective buy-in from cross functional partners on a consensus forecast.
• Responsible for actioning Corplan (budget) plans annually.
• Conduct root cause analysis of forecast errors and identify corrective actions.
• Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational inefficiencies
• 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
• Drive continuous performance improvement by supporting the Demand Planning Team in the defined daily/weekly processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles (or equivalent) with increasing responsibility.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• 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.
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, linking root cause to action driving KPI improvement.
• Ability to work with and deal with ambiguity; analyze existing data, make assumptions, and present business cases for action.
• A fast-paced and strong cross-functional project management capabilities.
• End to End Supply Chain knowledge and understanding; able to quickly make decisions based on analysis of current assumptions.

• Position is Full-Time.
• Regular business hours, Monday-Friday.
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation.
• Office work environment:
  Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.
• Travel

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…