Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Role Responsibilities

Suntory Global Spirits has committed to implementing a standard global process leveraging industry best practices across our Supply Chain to deliver operational excellence. This will require a Supply Chain transformation program to evolve our global way-of-working across Demand Planning in each region. The Manager, Demand Planning position is a critical role in SGS's commitment to the S&OP process to achieve our growth ambitions and financial goals over the 3-year strategic planning horizon. This position is essential in managing the long term and short-term forecasting process for major brands within the portfolio. The role will serve as a liaison between cross functional business partners to ensure that all forecasts are accurate and necessary inputs gathered. You will ensure successful fore thought in forecasting and take ownership to drive the business results.

Expert Forecasting

You'll be the expert in forecasting by creating, developing, and producing demand forecasts through reviewing historical sales trends and marketing, sales and financial forecasts; preparing forecast data; analyzing assumptions and evaluating forecast results. You'll ensure all process our meet by the cross functional teams, follow and identify forecasting principles, maintain forecasting information in the system. Works with different functions (e.g., sales, marketing, manufacturing) to manage opportunities and risks, and optimize cash flows. Has experience planning for project-driven, tender-driven or promotion-driven organizations.

Strategic Partnerships

Team work will be key in this role. This position will require working closely establishing a strong business partnership with the Commercial Team (Sales / Marketing / Finance / Brand Houses / Supply Chain) on forecasting and analytics. Collaborating with Commercial Team, you will work to create driver-based forecasting and assumption management delivering long-term strategic plans. This collaborative planning will be critical in developing recommendations to close gaps and maximize opportunities to ensure delivery of our plans. You will present and make suggestions to other cross functional teams in terms of demand and forecasts for the brands you support.

End-to-End Decision Making

Builds both formal and informal professional networks. Maintains and extends networks within, across and external to organizational boundaries, including suppliers, partners and customers. Obtains and shares information, ideas and problems. Solicits advice, support, championship, sponsorship and commitment that result in smooth transitions/changes and mutually acceptable solutions in Executive Review meetings. Influencing - Communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that builds support, agreement and commitment. Takes actions that directly or indirectly influence others in order to create buy-in, gain trust, motivate actions and win concessions without damaging relationships.

Qualifications

5+ years of demonstrated operational performance in leading Demand Planning Process for a major CPG or Spirits company in North America Experience with SAP ECC and SAP APO Strong knowledge in Digital Technology Strong knowledge in S&OP best practices and proven application of these practices Demonstrated performance in leading S&OP continuous improvement Outstanding capabilities in developing talent Demonstrated focus on team goals vs individual accomplishments – "we over me" Excellent interpersonal skills Highly collaborative and development of business partnerships Strong verbal and written communications Highly effective conflict resolution Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional facilitation skills Demonstrated flexibility in easily moving between strategic thinking and tactical execution Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel Degree in Business Administration, Operations Research, Data Science, Supply Chain Management or comparable degree

The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $145,000-$160,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate's location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location. While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.