Manager, Demand Planning

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Deerfield, IL, USA
In-Office
90K-143K Annually
Senior level
Manufacturing
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company.
The Role
Leads demand planning, forecasting, service management, and S&OP activities while managing Demand Planners. Owns finished-goods forecasts, improves forecast accuracy and customer service levels, coordinates cross-functional planning, mitigates supply disruptions, and drives service recovery. Uses Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, and 8D methodologies to improve supply chain performance, reporting, analytics, and planning processes.
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Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.

We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.

You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.

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Job Description

The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for leading demand planning, forecasting, service management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high customer service levels while optimizing inventory and supply chain performance. The role manages a team of Demand Planners and serves as a key leader in the S&OP process, driving forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment, and service recovery activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners
  • Establish goals and objectives aligned with business and supply chain priorities.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop talent while driving accountability for results.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

  • Own the monthly finished goods forecast.
  • Lead a cross-functional forecasting process involving Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Drive customer collaboration with strategic accounts to improve forecast quality.
  • Manage the demand planning component of the S&OP process.
  • Analyze promotions, projects, seasonality, and new product introductions to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Measure forecast performance and implement continuous improvements.
  • Utilize customer data to drive accuracy (POS, customer inventory)

Service Management

  • Lead cross-functional efforts to achieve fill rate and service level targets.
  • Develop processes that improve end-to-end supply chain visibility and responsiveness.
  • Identify and mitigate demand and supply disruptions.
  • Create and execute service recovery plans.

Continuous Improvement

  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, and 8D methodologies to solve planning issues and eliminate root causes.
  • Improve forecasting, service, and operational performance metrics.
  • Lead reporting and analytics capabilities
  • Drive process improvements across planning, forecasting, and supply chain execution.

 

     

     

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
    • 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
    • 3+ years of people leadership experience.
    • 3+ years of forecasting and demand planning experience.
    • 2+ years of S&OP experience.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Experience with SAP APO, SAP ECC, forecasting systems, and planning processes.
    • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
    • Proven track record of driving forecast accuracy, service improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

    Additional Information

    Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

    At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

    Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

    Reasonable Accommodations

    Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

    Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings

    To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree
    • MBA
    • 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience
    • 3+ years of people leadership experience
    • 3+ years of forecasting and demand planning experience
    • 2+ years of S&OP experience
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Experience with SAP APO, SAP ECC, forecasting systems, and planning processes
    • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership
    • Proven track record of driving forecast accuracy, service improvements, and cross-functional collaboration

    What the Team is Saying

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    Fortune Brands Innovations Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • Healthcare Strength — Health plans include medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options, employer HSA contributions, and wellness and mental-health programs. Company materials also reference fitness reimbursements, employee assistance services, and family-building benefits.
    • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available with company matching, and some roles reference profit sharing. An SEC-filed document specifies a 100% match on the first 4% of contributions for certain positions, indicating meaningful retirement support.
    • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with examples around 20 days to four weeks and increases with tenure in some cases. Company disclosures also outline parental support and family-building assistance for U.S. associates.

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    The Company
    HQ: Deerfield, IL
    10,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 2011

    What We Do

    Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe. We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution. Our teams put customers first, keep commitments, and cut through complexity to deliver meaningful results. Together, we're shaping what's next for our iconic brands and the markets we serve.

    Why Work With Us

    We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

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    Hybrid Workspace

    Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

    FBIN supports a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with in‑person collaboration. Deerfield Campus associates work on-site Tuesday through Thursday to support teamwork and connection, with the flexibility to work remote on Monday and Friday.

    Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
    HQDeerfield, IL

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