Sr Manager - Global Demand Planning

Stepan is seeking a Sr. Manager - Global Demand Planning to join our Supply Chain team in Northbrook, IL. In this role, you will report to the Director of Supply Chain Planning – North America.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Demand Planning S&OP Cycle in North America.
• Build a 13-month forecast based on qualitative inputs from Sales and quantitative analysis.
• Develop a consensus forecast with Sales and Commercial Leadership.
• Publish forecast into the MRP system for use in Supply Planning S&OP.
• Develop and maintain Demand Planning policies with Global Teams.
• Manage the North American Demand Planning Team including supervision, training, and mentoring.
• Develop and report KPI metrics such as Forecast Accuracy, MAPE, and Bias.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial on financial projects and product launches into the Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in supply chain or business/industry, specifically within one or more supply chain functions including demand planning, production planning, S&OP, inventory management, or operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or projects to implement new processes or capabilities within complex contexts, including multi-regional environments.
• Proven experience or demonstrated capability in leading change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills.
• SAP/ERP System and Microsoft Power BI experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, business, or a similar field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS / ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) certification.
• IBF (Certified Forecasting Analyst) certification.

Pay

$123,000 - $166,000 per year. The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)