Innovation Portfolio Manager

Requisition ID: 38499 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:   

In the role of Portfolio Forecast Manager working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the IBP & Commercial Planning team. You will have five areas of primary responsibilities that span across Canada and the US and becomes centralized which include (1) owning the innovation process and innovation forecast, (2) own the CA/US STR volume forecast for the for your defined business which could include aspects of our Non Alcoholic Beyond Beer portfolio (Ex. Fever-Tree, ZOA, Naked life), the CA/US Innovation Portfolio, our US Partnership Brands (Ex. Topo Chico, Simply) and segments of our Emerging Brands and RTD portfolio (Ex. Monaco, Spirits)  (3) own the 3year strategic STR volume plans by applying data insights and brand strategy, and (4) provides analysis, industry insights, and industry (BI)/Circana data across the entire portfolio to support the analytical needs of DP and its partners. (5) collaborate with commercial, finance, supply chain, and PMO teams in analyzing NPI business cases and developing after action reviews.

This position reports to the Sr. Portfolio & Analytics Manager, IBP & Commercial Planning. 

The Responsibilities: 

• Owns the DP entry & facilitates the innovation forecasting process by leading the creation of the bottom up forecast across the entire portfolio for Canada/US.  Creates forecast workbooks, partners with Region KAMs, US Sales Operations Managers, Finance and Brand teams, and aligns with Sr Leadership on final business case forecasts.
• Develop, own, and maintain a 3year STR volume forecast at the detail level to provide direction of the MCBC business and for Supply Chain to produce to, across the Beyond Beer portfolio including Non-Alc and Emerging brands, RTD/Seltzer, and brand Partnerships across Canada/US
• Lead Brand collaboration, sales collaborations and support all IBP meetings across the America's within the IBP monthly cycle for demand inputs, collaborating with stakeholders (VP, Directors, Managers). This includes communicating business results, providing demand insights, industry knowledge, BI/Circana data, gap to AOP analysis, and forward-looking implications across the portfolio.
• Cultivates Invaluable partnerships supporting key business decisions by continuously identifying customer requirements and developing solutions to improve value contribution to stakeholder groups, including leadership within the complex Canadian markets.
• Provide analytical insights to support ad-hoc business projects and routine process such as Industry impacts (i.e. Covid impacts), SKU Rationalization, AOP baseline validations, and other projects that have significant volume & business implications.
• Collaborates with Brand teams, Regions, Demand Planning team members and Statistical Forecaster on development and interpretation of causals for creating the forecast, as well as producing a 3yr forecast that can be leveraged by business partners.
• Lead the enhancement of the innovation process through participating in the review and development of NPI business case; by active engagement through innocom C and the PMO START process. Provide data insights to develop appropriate after-action reviews on innovation launches.

The Other Qualifications: 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business OR equivalent experience (4+ years) in the field

• You have at least 5-8 years experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, CPG experience
• Understanding of forecast models, causal forecasting, "what if" analysis, base trends and the interaction of brand trends, industry trends and other economic factors
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data and make sound decisions based on facts in addition to understanding of when to shift from analysis to action
• Ability to evaluate business performance metrics, document learnings, communicate findings and translate into future forecast expectations
• Financial knowledge to evaluate STR implications and facilitate open dialog with Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and across multiple levels within the organization (working with VPs and Sr VPs)
• Strong knowledge of technology and systems application particularly in the areas of forecasting and demand planning (Advanced forecasting systems (o9), Tableau, IRI, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding the complexity of innovation, proxy SKUs, SKU rationalization and new to the world products.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments  

• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com. 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $84,000.00 - $110,200.00 (posting salary range) + 15% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.