Role Overview
The Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and executing accurate demand forecasts to support sales, marketing, and supply chain operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Logistic, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts and excess, and drive efficiency across the planning process.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end demand planning process for all product categories within the beauty portfolio.
- Develop, review, and maintain monthly demand forecasts using statistical models and business insights.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to incorporate promotional activities, product launches, and market trends into the forecast.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and identify key drivers of variance; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure alignment between demand and production capacities.
- Support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Manage new product introductions (NPI) and phase-out planning to ensure smooth transitions.
- Provide inventory analysis and recommendations to balance service levels and working capital.
- Continuously improve forecasting processes, tools, and KPIs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management preferably in the beauty, cosmetics, or FMCG industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in forecasting tools
- Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Power BI or Tableau a plus).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
- Strong business acumen with a customer-focused mindset.
