Sr Planner S&OP

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazers isnt just one of Forbes Top Private Companies; its a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazers is proud of its well-earned positive reputation continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued supported and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage dental and vision plans tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts disability coverage life insurance plans and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance a wellness program parental leave vacation accrual paid sick leave and more.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

By joining Southern Glazers you would be part of a team that values excellence innovation and community. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

The Senior Planner Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is responsible for creating and maintaining the demand plan for our dedicated division suppliers. This role will primarily focus on developing and deploying advanced analytics to create and monitor statistical models identifying areas for improvement and deeper root-cause analysis. The activities include building historical baselines calculating baseline forecasts working with the commercial team to establish incremental forecasts for promotions and other marketing events; as well as build assumption-based projections for new product launches or product extensions.

• Manage the end to end Sales & Operations Planning process for key suppliers in our dedicated divisions across multiple states
• Review historical sales trends research demand drivers prepare forecast data develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
• Lead the monthly forecast collaboration meetings with commercial counterparts. Review prior months forecast accuracy and assess rolling 4-12 months forward forecast
• Responsible for monitoring aggregate level forecast comparisons to stay aligned with commercial plans by state and reconcile when needed
• Prepare and monitor forecast KPIs on a monthly and quarterly basis taking corrective actions as necessary
• Analyzing actual demand and emerging trends in comparison to forecasts.
• Develop and maintain very strong relationships with commercial team through excellent listening and communication skills to ensure an effective demand forecasting process
• Communicate with supply planning to provide information on daily/ weekly changes to demand
• Collaborate with the leadership team to implement process improvements

• Bachelors degree required
• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Operations Business Planning or Statistical Modelling
• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain concepts and methods and understanding of interdependencies between demand supply and operations
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable with Excel-based modelling
• Previous experience with the JDA statistical forecasting software or similar planning software and a working understanding of statistical modelling is a requirement
• Ability to think critically manage without authority and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions including with Commercial Leadership to present analyses challenge thinking and influence outcomes
• Some travel required typically up to 4 times per year

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g. keyboard mouse and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking bending reaching standing squatting and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering pushing carrying or pulling up to 20lbs

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits an Affirmative Action/EEO employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicants arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience knowledge skills abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazers pay bands or ranges.

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