Shiseido
Overview
Senior Planner, US Demand Planning at Shiseido Americas. The role focuses on ensuring US demand for core and innovation products (permanent and limited life) is aligned to financial targets, product benchmarks, historical trends, and brand priorities. The position requires collaboration across commercial and supply chain functions to support Sign-off on region-level demand prior to submission.
What You Will Do
Develop and manage an 18-month demand plan by retailer and align new launch forecasts to meet financial targets based on historical trends, benchmarks, and growth strategies.
Lead internal demand review meetings to consolidate retailer demand and ensure alignment with budgets, sales targets, and expectations of the brand, commercial leadership, and S&OP lead.
Maintain monthly KPI targets including Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias; perform root cause analyses and report findings with corrective actions.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
Responsible for at least 2 retailers or DTC planning groups and external demand planning for 18 months.
Build and align new launch forecasts to meet financial targets based on historical trends, benchmarks, and growth strategies.
Manage lifecycle activities including global and retailer-specific add/deletes.
Monitor Forecast Accuracy/Bias according to KPI targets; perform monthly reporting and root cause analytics; develop action plans and implement changes.
Lead IBP statistical forecasting for the US portfolio, including historical data cleansing and implementing forecasting across all retailers by year-end.
Lead at least 2 retailer-specific pre-Demand Review and Demand Review meetings; facilitate cross-functional discussions to align on the US region demand plan before month-end submission for production execution.
Lead US Launch Consensus meetings with key stakeholders to ensure launches are sized to financial targets and retail projections, ensuring adequate inventory at launch.
Who You Are
College degree or equivalent related work experience in the beauty industry.
4+ years of experience in demand planning (beauty or CPG preferred).
Experience in S&OP, supply chain, data analysis, or other business planning is a plus.
Ability to lead meetings to drive actions and accountability across cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills to convey complex topics clearly to peers and senior leadership.
Adaptability in a highly collaborative environment.
Advanced Excel skills with ability to manipulate large data sets for intuitive reporting.
What We Can Offer You
Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Life and Disability Insurance.
Paid Time Off, Paid Volunteer Days, Paid Company Holidays, Parental Leave.
401K with company match, Talent Development & Learning Programs, Internal & International Mobility.
Product Discounts & Annual Gratis; Employee-led Affinity Groups; Tuition Reimbursement.
The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base pay, eligible compensation may include bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law.
Salary: $80,688 - $121,032 per year
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What You Will Do
Develop and manage an 18-month demand plan by retailer and align new launch forecasts to meet financial targets based on historical trends, benchmarks, and growth strategies.
Lead internal demand review meetings to consolidate retailer demand and ensure alignment with budgets, sales targets, and expectations of the brand, commercial leadership, and S&OP lead.
Maintain monthly KPI targets including Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias; perform root cause analyses and report findings with corrective actions.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
Responsible for at least 2 retailers or DTC planning groups and external demand planning for 18 months.
Build and align new launch forecasts to meet financial targets based on historical trends, benchmarks, and growth strategies.
Manage lifecycle activities including global and retailer-specific add/deletes.
Monitor Forecast Accuracy/Bias according to KPI targets; perform monthly reporting and root cause analytics; develop action plans and implement changes.
Lead IBP statistical forecasting for the US portfolio, including historical data cleansing and implementing forecasting across all retailers by year-end.
Lead at least 2 retailer-specific pre-Demand Review and Demand Review meetings; facilitate cross-functional discussions to align on the US region demand plan before month-end submission for production execution.
Lead US Launch Consensus meetings with key stakeholders to ensure launches are sized to financial targets and retail projections, ensuring adequate inventory at launch.
Who You Are
College degree or equivalent related work experience in the beauty industry.
4+ years of experience in demand planning (beauty or CPG preferred).
Experience in S&OP, supply chain, data analysis, or other business planning is a plus.
Ability to lead meetings to drive actions and accountability across cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills to convey complex topics clearly to peers and senior leadership.
Adaptability in a highly collaborative environment.
Advanced Excel skills with ability to manipulate large data sets for intuitive reporting.
What We Can Offer You
Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Life and Disability Insurance.
Paid Time Off, Paid Volunteer Days, Paid Company Holidays, Parental Leave.
401K with company match, Talent Development & Learning Programs, Internal & International Mobility.
Product Discounts & Annual Gratis; Employee-led Affinity Groups; Tuition Reimbursement.
The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base pay, eligible compensation may include bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law.
Salary: $80,688 - $121,032 per year
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