Overview
KAO Salon Division is seeking a Demand Planner in Italy to provide product demand planning with high accuracy to enable efficient planning within appropriate time fences. This is an interim position covering maternity leave.
About the company: Kao, founded in Japan in 1887, focuses on quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all. Kao is committed to integrity, innovation, and respect, and has been listed among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years.
The role
To provide product demand for Kao Salon Division business in Italy to a high level of accuracy, enabling efficient planning within appropriate time fences.
Responsibilities
* Own, develop and drive KAO Salon Division Demand Planning 12-month forecasts utilizing KAO forecasting system & tools
* Collaborate with the KAO Salon Division Commercial teams in Italy to gather information regarding product demands for customers, supporting an internal forecast that reflects actuals, e.g. promotions planning input, NPD volumes validation
* Continuously improve forecasting accuracy by analyzing demand vs actual sales and proposing corrective actions for both product forecasts and process optimization
* Organize and lead monthly S&OP / Demand planning meetings with appropriate consensus and sign-offs
* Deliver monthly reports on forecast deviation and propose improvements on demand planning parameters to reach best-practice benchmarks
* Provide analysis of write-off risks and disposal costs for Finished Goods, Components & raw materials (with support from supply planners) to identify slow movers and enable short-term sales and marketing actions
* Joint responsibility with the Supply Planner(s) to ensure inventory levels are optimized and maintained at targeted levels
Qualifications / Requirements
* Educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification preferred, but not essential
* Supply Chain subject matter is an advantage
* 2 years’ experience in a similar position within FMCG, ideally cosmetics and toiletries
* SAP experience in a Demand Planning environment is a strong plus
* Proven experience interacting with internal and external customers, with ability to manage own delivery of short- and medium-term objectives
* Advanced Excel skills (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, Macros, VBA) a strong plus
* Knowledge of Statistical Forecasting methodologies a strong plus
* Knowledge of Supply Planning a plus
How we work
We are a purpose-driven company with strong corporate values. We work collaboratively to achieve common goals and deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer
A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits, ongoing development, and opportunities to enhance skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard and entrepreneurial thinking is valued.
Hiring Process
We welcome applications from all areas of the global community as diversity strengthens our organization.
Want to learn more: If you feel unique as our products and want to discover why 33,000 people chose Kao, please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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