Demand Planning & Analytics Senior Manager, CoE NA
Company: Beam Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted
in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory 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. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come
Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.The
following position is open in Chicago, IL - Senior Manager, Demand
Planning & Analytics, CoE NAWhat makes this a great opportunity?As
a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory 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, Suntory Whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier Cognac, 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.Beam Suntory was created
in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in
Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion
for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of
Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. Our culture is anchored deeply
in a set of core values, including our East-Meets-West Culture,
Yatte Minahare spirit, Giving Back to Society, Delighting
Consumers, responsibly and Embracing Diversity & Inclusion.Role
ResponsibilitiesGlobal 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 practicesSystems functionality
driven by the process design and knowledge of advancements in
digital technologyOrganization change management defining new ways
of working and talent development & training based on the
implementation of process and system improvementsProgram Management
& Execution: Collaborating with S&OP leadership in the regions
to manage the implementation 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 Beam
Suntory s portfolio review management and demand planning
capabilities globally. Assess Beam Suntory s 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 Beam Suntory s 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.People Management: Set goals
for direct reports. Support the talent assessment and development
for the Global S&OP CoE/BPO team. Foster strong engagement by
proactively embracing our Beam Suntory leadership behaviors and our
commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.Qualifications & Experience7+
years of demonstrated operational performance in leading Demand
Planning and Product Reviews within the S&OP Process for a
major Business Unit for a CPG or Spirits companyDemonstrated
performance in leading business transformation projects specific to
Demand PlanningExperience SAP IBP is preferred. SAP ECC and SAP
APO.Strong knowledge in Digital TechnologyStrong knowledge in
Demand Planning best practices and proven application of these
practicesDemonstrated performance in leading Demand Planning
continuous improvementOutstanding capabilities in developing
talentDemonstrated focus on team goals vs individual
accomplishments - "we over me"Excellent interpersonal skillsHighly
collaborative and development of business partnershipsStrong verbal
and written communicationsHighly effective conflict
resolutionStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExceptional
facilitation skillsDemonstrated flexibility in easily moving
between strategic thinking and tactical executionAdvanced skills in
PowerPoint and ExcelMaster s degree in Operations Research or
Business Administration preferredIn an effort to ensure the health
and safety of our workforce while doing our part to protect those
around us, Beam Suntory is requiring proof of full COVID
vaccination for US salaried employees in our offices and commercial
field roles as a condition of employment, subject to
medical/religious exemptions.
At Beam Suntory, 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. Beam Suntory 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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