BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Senior Manager, Demand Planning & Analytics, CoE NA
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity? As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon brands and Suntory Whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden's and Legent Bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese Whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch Whisky; Canadian Club Whisky; Hornitos and Sauza Tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle Vodka; and Sipsmith and Roku Gin.
Responsibilities Suntory Global Spirits has committed to implementing a standard global process leveraging industry best practices across our Supply Chain to deliver operational excellence. This will require a Supply Chain transformation program to evolve our global way-of-working across Demand Planning in each region. The Global S&OP and Fulfilment Center of Excellence (CoE) is essential to the development and implementation of this business transformation program. The Senior Manager Planning & Analytics CoE NA is a critical role for this function.
Role Responsibilities
Global S&OP Transformation Roadmap: Support the multi-year transformation roadmap in collaboration with S&OP Leadership in the regions. Incorporate the feedback from the regions into the design process to ensure the Blueprint is technically feasible, globally. The roadmap will encompass cross‑functional projects that cover:
Process improvements based on insights from KPIs and external best practices
Systems functionality driven by the process design and knowledge of advancements in digital technology
Organization change management defining new ways of working and talent development & training based on the implementation of process and system improvements
Program Management & Execution: Collaborating with S&OP leadership in the regions to manage the implementation of the Portfolio Review and Demand Planning‑specific projects defined in the aforementioned roadmap. Provide regular updates on these projects to the CoE and the Regional leadership teams.
Best Practices & External Benchmarking: Developing and leveraging a professional network to identify best practices as an essential approach to continuously improve Suntory Global Spirits' portfolio review management and demand planning capabilities globally. Assess SGS demand planning and portfolio management capabilities against external benchmarks as a critical input to drive continuous improvement.
Commercial Analytics: Collaborate with BU S&OP Leaders, BU Marketing, BU Commercial Sales and IT in the development of analytics capabilities, which inform drivers for demand planning.
Business Process Ownership: Decision‑maker on SGS S&OP Process specific to demand planning & analytics and portfolio review design and technology, including standard definition of KPIs and metrics.
Continuous Improvement: Leveraging business metrics and KPIs to define improvement opportunities. Support the development of the business case required for project approval, which will include IT and resource investments.
Qualifications
7+ years of demonstrated operational performance in leading Demand Planning within the S&OP Process for a major Business Unit for a CPG or Spirits company
Demonstrated performance in leading business transformation projects specific to Demand Planning
Experience in SAP IBP is preferred
Strong knowledge in Digital Technology
Strong knowledge in Demand Planning best practices and proven application of these practices
Demonstrated performance in leading Demand Planning continuous improvement
Outstanding capabilities in developing talent
Demonstrated focus on team goals vs individual accomplishments - "we over me"\
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly collaborative and development of business partnerships
Strong verbal and written communications
Highly effective conflict resolution
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Exceptional facilitation skills
Demonstrated flexibility in easily moving between strategic thinking and tactical execution
Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel
Bachelor's Degree with preference towards Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Research, or related majors; Advanced degree or specialized certification preferred
The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $145,000-$160,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.
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What makes this a great opportunity? As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon brands and Suntory Whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden's and Legent Bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese Whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch Whisky; Canadian Club Whisky; Hornitos and Sauza Tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle Vodka; and Sipsmith and Roku Gin.
Responsibilities Suntory Global Spirits has committed to implementing a standard global process leveraging industry best practices across our Supply Chain to deliver operational excellence. This will require a Supply Chain transformation program to evolve our global way-of-working across Demand Planning in each region. The Global S&OP and Fulfilment Center of Excellence (CoE) is essential to the development and implementation of this business transformation program. The Senior Manager Planning & Analytics CoE NA is a critical role for this function.
Role Responsibilities
Global S&OP Transformation Roadmap: Support the multi-year transformation roadmap in collaboration with S&OP Leadership in the regions. Incorporate the feedback from the regions into the design process to ensure the Blueprint is technically feasible, globally. The roadmap will encompass cross‑functional projects that cover:
Process improvements based on insights from KPIs and external best practices
Systems functionality driven by the process design and knowledge of advancements in digital technology
Organization change management defining new ways of working and talent development & training based on the implementation of process and system improvements
Program Management & Execution: Collaborating with S&OP leadership in the regions to manage the implementation of the Portfolio Review and Demand Planning‑specific projects defined in the aforementioned roadmap. Provide regular updates on these projects to the CoE and the Regional leadership teams.
Best Practices & External Benchmarking: Developing and leveraging a professional network to identify best practices as an essential approach to continuously improve Suntory Global Spirits' portfolio review management and demand planning capabilities globally. Assess SGS demand planning and portfolio management capabilities against external benchmarks as a critical input to drive continuous improvement.
Commercial Analytics: Collaborate with BU S&OP Leaders, BU Marketing, BU Commercial Sales and IT in the development of analytics capabilities, which inform drivers for demand planning.
Business Process Ownership: Decision‑maker on SGS S&OP Process specific to demand planning & analytics and portfolio review design and technology, including standard definition of KPIs and metrics.
Continuous Improvement: Leveraging business metrics and KPIs to define improvement opportunities. Support the development of the business case required for project approval, which will include IT and resource investments.
Qualifications
7+ years of demonstrated operational performance in leading Demand Planning within the S&OP Process for a major Business Unit for a CPG or Spirits company
Demonstrated performance in leading business transformation projects specific to Demand Planning
Experience in SAP IBP is preferred
Strong knowledge in Digital Technology
Strong knowledge in Demand Planning best practices and proven application of these practices
Demonstrated performance in leading Demand Planning continuous improvement
Outstanding capabilities in developing talent
Demonstrated focus on team goals vs individual accomplishments - "we over me"\
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly collaborative and development of business partnerships
Strong verbal and written communications
Highly effective conflict resolution
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Exceptional facilitation skills
Demonstrated flexibility in easily moving between strategic thinking and tactical execution
Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel
Bachelor's Degree with preference towards Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Research, or related majors; Advanced degree or specialized certification preferred
The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $145,000-$160,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.
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