Senior Analyst, Demand Planner at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About the Role

As the Senior Analyst, Demand Planner your primary responsibility is to own the relationship and input from sales, ensuring customer specific inputs are incorporated into our near-term forecasts. You will work closely with sales, but also partner heavily with cross functionals in marketing, finance, and supply chain. You will manage a portfolio of approximately ~200-300 UPCs and will develop a forecast by using insights such as shipment history, sales collaboration, distribution accuracy, and marketing plans. This role is a key driver in creating and managing the true consumer demand signals by which to align the rest of the Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration calls with key sales accounts to review and adjust the forecast based on customer inputs.


• Act as a key player in the S&OE process to ensure our short terms plans are reflective of changes (pacing, RDC splits, Sales Demand Change Requests) and mitigate risk.


• Participate in Step 1&2, collaborating with Design Planner presenting customer specific changes to forecast to senior commercial leadership teams for alignment.


• Conduct root cause analysis of forecast error and identify corrective actions.

Required Experience You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.


• 2 + years relevant Planning, Customer Supply Chain, or other Supply Chain related field.


• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to present recommendations concisely to cross functional partners and gain support for consensus plans rooted in data and assumptions.


• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, linking root cause to action driving KPI improvement.


• Ability to work with and deal in ambiguity; analyze existing data, make assumptions, and present business case for action.


• 2 + years relevant Demand Planning / Forecasting background


• A fast-paced, multi-tasking expert with strong cross-functional project management capabilities.


• End to End Supply Chain knowledge and understanding; able to quickly make decisions based on analysis of current assumptions.

Job Requirements

• Position is Full-Time


• Regular business hours, Monday-Friday


• This role is eligible for domestic relocation


• Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.


• Travel

Benefits and Perks:

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

About Us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.