Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning

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Senior Demand Planning Analyst

• Location: Arese (Milan), Italy
• Function: Supply Chain / Demand Planning

Overview

The Demand Planning organization at SC Johnson is responsible for translating true consumer demand into actionable forecasts that guide supply chain and business decisions. As a Senior Demand Planning Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping the demand signal for a defined country or country‑category portfolio, partnering closely with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

This role offers high visibility, meaningful ownership, and the opportunity to directly influence business performance in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

About the Role

You will own end‑to‑end demand planning activities for a specific country and/or country‑category combination within the Southern Cluster (Italy, Romania, Greece and Adriatic countries). Reporting to the Associate Manager Demand Planning, you will be responsible for building robust demand forecasts, challenging assumptions, and clearly communicating risks and opportunities to stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a demand planner with 3–5 years of experience who is ready to move beyond execution into influence, decision support, and cross‑functional leadership.

About the Team / Department

You will be part of the Southern Cluster Demand Planning Team, acting as a key conduit between Commercial teams and Supply Chain Planning. The team plays a central role in S&OP processes and supports broader business strategy initiatives, working closely with regional and country stakeholders in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and reliable demand forecasts using demand planning systems, in line with established processes and governance
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze historical and forward‑looking demand inputs (e.g. promotions, pricing changes, distribution gains/losses, new and discontinued products)
• Translate commercial and marketing assumptions into quantified demand impacts, clearly documenting forecast logic
• Partner cross‑functionally on new product launches, discontinuations, and portfolio transitions, validating assumptions related to volume, pipeline fill, and cannibalization
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to evaluate promotional effectiveness and close data and assumption gaps
• Prepare and present demand outlooks during S&OP Demand Review meetings, clearly articulating key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure demand forecasts are shared with the right level of detail, timing, and confidence to support supply chain and business planning
• Track, analyze, and communicate demand planning and S&OP KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives

Experience You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in Demand Planning or a related Supply Chain / Business role
• Proven understanding of demand forecasting and the S&OP process
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong data handling skills
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, Kinaxis)
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Previous experience in the FMCG industry is a strong advantage

Behaviors You’ll Need

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to commercial outcomes
• Clear, confident communicator able to engage both supply chain and commercial stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Proactive approach to identifying risks, challenging assumptions, and solving problems
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence decisions without formal authority

Why SC Johnson?

At SC Johnson, you’ll work with complex portfolios, advanced planning tools, and real ownership of the demand forecast, not just maintaining numbers. You’ll influence decisions across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain, gaining exposure that accelerates your development in a global FMCG organization.

As a fifth‑generation, family‑owned company, we invest in long‑term growth, people development, and doing what’s right. You’ll join a collaborative, multicultural team where your analytical skills have visible impact and where strong performance can open doors to regional and cross‑functional career paths.

The expected gross salary range for this position is between 41.460,00 EUR - 54.411,00 EUR. Job related skills, experience, and education, will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive, and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Inclusion & Diversity 

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We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.