Associate Business Planning Manager

Key Skills

Business Process Management (BPM), Data science techniques, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Operations, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

In this role, you will:

Be in charge of demand forecast analysis activities by accomplishing the following:

• Develop demand forecast for the Business Unit (BU), incorporate General Manager (GM) and functional feedback as needed to arrive at an integrated and accurate plan. 
• Assess and pressure test key forecast drivers, seeking a deeper understanding of demand forecast driver attribution and their influence of the forecast, risks, and operations. 
• Identify key forecast tensions, tradeoffs, and decisions needed for discussion in Demand Scenario Lock Meeting and GM Alignment Meeting. 
• Be the single point of consolidation and articulation of full BU Demand plan from different demand planning streams.

Additionally, you will be in charge of scenario coordination activities such as:

• Drive scenario analysis, leveraging scenario manager tool, identifying impact of changing demand drivers (e.g. pricing, promo, marketing, and distribution) based on business acumen. 
• Analyze demand forecast impact of different risk and opportunity scenarios. 
• Support framing and strategy development against most likely impactful scenarios, in alignment with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Lead / Mgr. and BU Leadership Team. 

You will work cross-functionally will be a key responsibility in this role including:

• Conduct proactive cross-functional outreach to understand forecast and key drivers, extract business insights, understand risks & opportunities, correctly incorporate overrides to lock DP scenario, and explain the output of the model to the business. 
• Review and validate inputs and, if needed, hold input owners accountable for delivery, collecting updates via standardized tools, templates, and processes. 
• Provide feedback to the IBP hub on tool functionality. 
• Actively foster and contribute to a community of like practitioners. 

You will be part of the following people management activities:

• Oversee demand planning forecast and scenario analysis in the BU, support team members and providing business guidance, framing support, and sense checks as needed.
• Line manage commercial planning team (e.g. performance evaluations) and coach, develop, and train team members. 

What we look for:

• Forward-looking strategic thinking: Ability to synthesize disparate data into coherent, forward-looking business strategy and tactics for advancing business priorities, with mgmt. / LT support
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong data science / analytical skillset, including: In depth understanding how a forecast model works, strengths / pitfalls of the ML model and the core elements of the model predictively
• Able to analyze and diagnose core forecast drivers and understand impact on forecast with Iris tools
• Fluency and dexterity in working with data
• Ability to recognize trends within data and translate that back into forecast narrative
• Deep understanding of both customer operations, with capacity to understand, explain, and reconcile demand drivers and how they interact to drive the business
• Strong foundation in supply chain network management and operations
• Executive communication and presence
• Ability to act fast paced environment, rapidly prioritize and adapt to change
• Ability to network cross-functionally and influence without authority
• Intellectual curiosity / tenacity including creative problem solving
• Ability to lead and manage a team of direct reports up to 5 individuals

Years and Type of Experience: 

• 6-10 yrs industry experience, CPG / fast moving consumer preferred
•  Recent S&OP / demand planning experience 
• Deep experience in statistical modeling / predictive analytics 
• Experience interfacing and influencing across multiple functions 
• Preference: experience in a customer-facing role 

Education:

• Masters or equivalent in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, or equivalent experience required.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - Preference for Alpharetta, GA, Oakland, CA, Pleasanton CA, or Durham NC - 3 days onsite at any of these offices.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer 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 match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $104,100 - $199,100

–Zone B: $95,500 - $183,300

–Zone C: $86,800 - $166,600

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.