Sr Manager - Global Demand Planning

Location: Northbrook, IL, 60062

About the role

Stepan is seeking a Sr. Manager - Global Demand Planning to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will report to the Director of Supply Chain Planning – North America. The Sr. Manager - Global Demand Planning will be responsible for developing Global Demand Planning Policies and executing the North American Demand Planning S&OP Process by collecting qualitative and quantitative demand data, validating through S&OP, and uploading to the active MRP system.

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 consensus forecast with Sales and Commercial Leadership
• Publish forecast into 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, business, or similar field required
• Preferred Certifications: APICS / ASCM (CPIM or CSCP), IBF (Certified Forecasting Analyst)

Pay

Pay Range: $123,000 - $166,000

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
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)