Job Description

Position Summary

The Demand Planning Sr. Manager is responsible for the Beer Division Demand Planning function that delivers a consensus depletion forecast as part of the monthly S&OP process thru accurate forecasting that drives the operational planning across the supply chain, financial guidance and strategic Beer Leadership direction.

This role involves leading a team of demand planners with the goal of improving forecast accuracy thru creating a forecast using foundational machine learning modeling combined with enrichment of information from collaboration with Commercial partners & senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and Demand Planning: Owns the development and maintenance of accurate demand forecasts using statistical, machine learning and driver-based modeling, while quantitatively enriching the modeling thru a variety of potential impacts (i.e. macroeconomic indicators, market share dynamics, pricing elasticity, promotional impacts) to predict future demand.

• Demonstrate the ability to quantify relationships between business drivers and demand outcomes.
• Proficiency in statistical modelling and its application to forecasting.
• Expertise in data visualization and business intelligence tools, to drive decision making/consensus across cross functional partners and from the planner/analyst level up to the Beer Leadership Team.
• Digital Competency: Demonstrated experience across use of Data Science and Analytics- knowledge of advanced analytics and ML models and use of predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Ability to lead the organization at all levels from planner up to BLT thru probability analysis, utilizing scenario planning capabilities.

• Strategic Leadership:
  
  
  • Translate S&OP Vision into the development the Beer Division demand planning operating model in alignment with the company's business objectives.
  • Ability to transform the developed process from strategic vision into actionable tasks and ensure their execution, including managing any necessary changes in an agile fashion.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and cross functional partners in digital transformation initiatives within the demand planning processes.
  • Talent Mgt: Recruit, build and develop a team of high performing, digital fluent Demand Planners, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
  • Business Acumen: Demonstrated knowledge and application of how Demand Planning supports the commercial, end to end supply chain (i.e. Supply Planning, manufacturing, logistics, procurement), and financial planning.

• Collaboration and Communication:
  
  
  • Foster strong relationships with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams to integrate relevant data and insights to drive the right forecast enhancements.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings between sales, marketing, and finance leaders to align on demand planning strategies and drive results through quantitative insights and action-oriented facilitation.
  • Demonstrates effective communication that is genuine and authentic, as well as clear, concise, and persuasive in both written and oral communication.
  • Ability to own, present and drive consensus of overall forecast to all levels of the organization, including the Beer Leadership Team.

• Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  • Stay updated and apply relevant industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in demand planning and supply chain management.
  • Challenge the status quo to improve demand planning processes and tools.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain with 12+ years in Supply Chain, 6-8+ years in Demand Planning, 5+ years of team management experience required.
• Career experience working across Commercial, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Procurement planning.
• Proven knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the CPG/Beverage Alcohol industry
• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams from Commercial, Supply Chain, finance, and digital technology teams
• Proven knowledge and understanding of standard precision practices (model accuracy and reliability, driver correlation accuracy), technology and supporting industry principles.
• Expert within conflict management. Understands organizational "hot spots" and focuses diverse groups on common organizational outcomes. Fosters productive dialogue and manages high-tension situations with diplomacy and tact to maintain credibility and influence.
• Deep understanding of technology enablement and current technology tools (i.e. o9, Blue Yonder, SA)

• Experience with predictive analytics and machine learning applications
• Proven track record in driver-based forecasting methodologies
• Expertise in data visualization and business intelligence tools
• Demonstrated results in driving teams to think both creatively and analytically.
• Demonstrated results with process discipline and process adherence, and able to identify and take opportunities to develop, further and strengthen a process.
• Problem Solving skills- identifying solutions quickly and on the spot; help employees work thru issues they might have with performing their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in critical thinking, decision making, effectively transmitting ideas and opinions, and the ability to grow from their experiences and adapt to new situations.
• Proven track record in their ability to set and execute processes successfully through their ability to driver results, their encouragement and persuasion of others to support and adopt new ideas, and the resilience to adapt to difficult and stressful situations.
• Exhibits Integrity: Supporting teams in tough times, taking responsibility for issues under their purview and helping others without expecting something in return.
• Exemplary executive presence - has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and more importantly externally with key stakeholders, up to Beer Leadership (BLT) level.
• Demonstrates ability to be Adaptive: Enable flexibility and support that fits team members unique needs.
• Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas - loves and embraces change.

• Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas - loves and embraces change.
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust.
• Not afraid to "roll up the sleeves" and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn - pushes teams to do the same.
• Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow.
• Comfortable and experience bringing structure to ambiguity.
• Possesses a spirit of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.