Senior Demand Planner

Company DescriptionFortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.Explore life at Fortune Brands .Job DescriptionThe Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for managing the forecast for a defined set of products and customers and aggregating up to the Business and Channel level. This position will develop volume and gross sales forecasts using analytical and collaborative techniques. Lead discussions at various points in the Sales and Operations Planning process. Facilitates forecasting meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Will serve as project member or lead on innovative projects in demand planning or other cross functional projects. Key performance measures include forecast accuracy, bias, and service measures. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently with strong analytical and technical aptitude combined with effective collaboration skills through partnership with Supply Chain, Business Units, Sales, Finance, and Customers.Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in office (Deerfield, IL). RESPONSIBLIITIES:Responsible for managing high volume, key account forecasts and presenting those forecasts during the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processManage promotion and event forecasts for assigned accounts as well as timing expectations with customers and internal stakeholders Responsible for driving forecasting engagement and collaboration with the Business Units through S&OP processes as well as Annual Operating Plan for assigned accountsAchieve forecast accuracy targets for assigned categories, and conduct analysis to improve forecast performanceResponsible for developing and maintaining new product launch forecasts and collaborating with stakeholders on new product performanceActs as key team member for innovative demand planning projects, process improvements or other cross functional projectsIdentifies and recommends improvements to forecast accuracy using statistical models, industry knowledge and best practicesQualificationsBachelor’s Degree requiredRequires a minimum of 5 years of demand planning and/or sales analytics experienceAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel requiredExperience with data visualization software (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) preferred but not requiredExperience in demand planning software or related applicationMust possess strong analytical skills and excellent database and spreadsheet capabilities. Must be comfortable working with large data sets.Must have ability to learn and manage a variety of database applications, including customer-specific online systems. Experience with retailer online portals a plus.Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization.Must demonstrate ability to work with a high level of detail, accuracy and accountability.Must be a team player. Requires daily communications with management and sales.Additional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $107,000 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 .Equal Employment OpportunityFortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable AccommodationsFortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job PostingsTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.