Senior Manager, Demand Planning

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Demand Planning (Security BU): Lead the Demand Planning team and develop comprehensive SIOP and Forecasting processes for the $800M/year Security Business Unit with an accent on consensus building, process improvements, and KPI optimization. Focus on driving forecast accuracy, service level management, inventory efficiency, and capacity planning models.

Location: 1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, Illinois (onsite)

Salary: $124,000 USD - $165,000 USD

Company

Industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on innovation in water, outdoors, and security categories for residential and commercial environments.

What you will do

• Lead Demand Planning team and develop SIOP and Forecasting processes for $800M Security BU.
• Facilitate consensus, drive process improvements, and align multifunctional teams.
• Manage service levels, KPIs for forecast accuracy, inventory productivity, and supply execution.
• Lead monthly Security SIOP process and weekly service level meetings.
• Collaborate with Commercial team on demand and operating plans; conduct scenario planning and ROI evaluations.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and evaluate new forecasting systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or related; MBA preferred
• 10+ years Supply Chain experience, including 5+ years in plant operations, sourcing, materials planning, forecasting, or sales/inventory planning
• Minimum 5 years supervisory/leadership experience
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical skills, advanced Excel.
• Skilled in partnerships, communication, influencing leaders, change management, project management, emotional intelligence.
• Results-oriented with proactive problem-solving and urgency in dynamic environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, market-leading 401(k) with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, adoption benefits.
• Inclusive culture with ERGs fostering belonging; high-performing team environment.
• Support for authentic selves, bold decisions, learning, and innovation.