Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager – Lake Forest, IL

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opening for a Demand Planning Manager to join our team located at our corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

The Demand Planning Manager is a highly visible and strategically critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the demand planning functions for a Reynolds business unit. This position plays a crucial role in driving the evolution and execution of the S&OP process with a focus on forecast accuracy, forecast attainment, cross‑functional alignment and reporting. The Manager will analyze data and processes, find creative solutions and communicate with both internal and external customers.

• Manage and mentor a demand planner ensuring alignment with current processes and strategic business goals.
• Own and facilitate the demand planning cycle within the S&OP process through collaboration with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain to align on consensus forecasts and business assumptions.
• Lead a Monthly Demand Review Presentation to senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Provide executive‑level insights and recommendations through robust analysis of demand trends, risks, and opportunities. Influence inventory, service, and revenue outcomes.
• Evaluate and incorporate various Customer and category data inputs; consumption, warehouse inventory, store level inventories and aggregate category insights.

• You put safety first, always.
• You listen, learn, and evolve.
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals.
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity.
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities.

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 6+ years of related professional and progressive experience in Demand Planning.
• Prior team management experience combined with a proven track record of developing, coaching and mentoring a diverse supply chain team.
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Proficient in Logility or other Demand software solutions.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self‑directed with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proactive problem‑solver.
• Ability to establish cross‑functional, collaborative relationships with business partners.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis (5%).

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.

• Intellectual Curiosity:
  Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving:
  Do you have a knack for tackling issues head‑on?
• Entrepreneurship:
  Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity:
  Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
• Growth Mindset:
  Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement:
  Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Posted Salary Range: USD $ – USD $ /A

Bonus Eligibility:
Role is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing
• Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available.

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