Demand Planning Analytics Manager

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Your role at Clorox:

Clorox is advancing its Integrated Business Planning capabilities to drive more effective, data-driven decision-making across Business Units (BUs). This position sits within the Demand Planning Center of Excellence, a team dedicated to elevating planning processes, tools, and capabilities across the enterprise.

We are seeking a Demand Planning Analytics Manager who will lead the development of analytical tools and process enhancements to support scalable, insight-driven planning. This role will be instrumental in building analytical solutions and reports using SQL, Python Databricks, and Power BI to uncover forecast drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and enable more accurate and actionable planning. The ideal candidate will combine advanced technical and analytical expertise with deep S&OP process understanding to elevate Clorox’s planning capabilities.

Preference for this role is hybrid or onsite. Remote candidates will be considered with travel as needed.

In this role, you will:

Technical Enablement and Model Support 

• Build and maintain advanced analytical tools and dashboards using SQL, Python, Databricks, and Power BI to support forecasting and planning insights. 
• Develop scalable reporting solutions that help Demand Planners identify trends, forecast drivers, and performance gaps. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional analytics teams across the enterprise to design and implement solutions that support IBP processes and business needs. 
• Monitor AI/ML model outputs and forecast accuracy across BUs, identifying systematic issues and collaborating with Data Science teams to troubleshoot and improve performance. 
• Support scenario analysis and value/complexity trade-off assessments using advanced analytics. 
• Align with leadership on roadmap enhancements for planning model capabilities and digital tools. 

Process Monitoring and Enhancement 

• Gather feedback from BU Demand Planners to identify process gaps and improvement opportunities. 
• Proactively translate challenges in current Demand Planning processes into actionable solutions and technical recommendations. 
• Support the development and deployment of standardized planning methodologies and documentation across BUs. 

Capability Development 

• Provide production support and training for planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response and Clorox’ proprietary AI/ML planning tool. 
• Lead training programs on process changes and digital capability adoption. 
• Identify digital skill gaps and proactively develop plans to enhance technical proficiency across planning teams 

• Collaborate with BU IBP teams to ensure planning tools and models meet business needs. 
• Partner with Product Managers to escalate technical issues and align on system improvements. 
• Foster a community of practice among Demand Planners and Analytics Managers. 

What we look for:

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate data into actionable insights. 

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
• Advanced technical skills in: 
• SQL, Python, Databricks, or similar, for data querying, transformation, and analysis. 
•  Power BI for dashboard creation and data visualization. 
• Experience with planning systems (preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse). 
• Understanding of demand forecasting methodologies and S&OP process design. 
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and model performance diagnostics. 
• Ability to influence without authority and drive change across teams. 
• Intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset. 

Workplace type:

Hybrid

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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