Manager, Demand Planning

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The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for leading demand planning, forecasting, service management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high customer service levels while optimizing inventory and supply chain performance. The role manages a team of Demand Planners and serves as a key leader in the S&OP process, driving forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment, and service recovery activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners
• Establish goals and objectives aligned with business and supply chain priorities.
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent while driving accountability for results.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Own the monthly finished goods forecast.
• Lead a cross-functional forecasting process involving Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive customer collaboration with strategic accounts to improve forecast quality.
• Manage the demand planning component of the S&OP process.
• Analyze promotions, projects, seasonality, and new product introductions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Measure forecast performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Utilize customer data to drive accuracy (POS, customer inventory)

Service Management

• Lead cross-functional efforts to achieve fill rate and service level targets.
• Develop processes that improve end-to-end supply chain visibility and responsiveness.
• Identify and mitigate demand and supply disruptions.
• Create and execute service recovery plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, and 8D methodologies to solve planning issues and eliminate root causes.
• Improve forecasting, service, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead reporting and analytics capabilities
• Drive process improvements across planning, forecasting, and supply chain execution.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• 3+ years of forecasting and demand planning experience.
• 2+ years of S&OP experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP APO, SAP ECC, forecasting systems, and planning processes.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Proven track record of driving forecast accuracy, service improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

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