Demand Planner APAC - Global Luxury Brand Our client is one of the most prestigious brands and global players on the luxury market.
They create, manufacture, distribute and sell high-end goods through an important network of owned stores in the most exclusive shopping areas in the world and selected distributors.
Quality and excellence are the basis of their culture that reflects the same commitment within the working environment to achieve an organisation aimed at the full satisfaction of the customer.
Excellence for them means the perfect balance between top quality products and impeccable services worldwide.
Responsibilities :
Define sales forecasts for existing products, collecting, checking and analyzing all necessary information in order to increase forecasting accuracy and service level.
Collaborate with Sales & Marketing departments on new products forecasting and act as pivot to integrate it in the global forecast.
Acts as a forecasting interface with local and central departments.
Manage phase-in and phase-out implications on forecast and cannibalization of novelties on existing products.
Participate in forecast validation process to match forecast against budget and related revisions, 3YP and budget definition.
Define and monitor KPI's related to demand planning and actual sales (Forecast accuracy).
Develop the forecasting process, proposing new forecasting models and acting with IT as key user for the pertinent application implementation/development.
Ensure one single integrated forecast process across markets while managing products peculiarities.
Defines Inventory levels targets on each item in order to meet service level targets.
Calculates the supply needs on monthly basis to achieve Inventory and Service Level targets.
Report and monitor service level and supply planning / production KPIs.
Monitor stock valorisation and Obsolescence Creation and take actions in collaboration with F&A, Sales and Marketing Departments to ensure that all Financial Targets are met.
Work transversally with Demand, Supply and Distribution teams on to keep the Inventory levels on target by managing short term priorities and hedging against medium / long term risks.
Animate local "Sales and operations planning (S&OP)" process to evaluate all supply and inventory impacts.
Ensure smooth new products introduction by supplying sufficient products on time.
Lead the phase out process with Commercial, Marketing, F&A and Central planning departments to support Assortment revisions and avoid overstock and obsolescence creation.
Qualifications & Experience required :
University degree required, focus on Supply Chain, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Fluency in English & Mandarin required (verbal and written).
3+ years previous experience in a Supply Chain role required.
Strong Quantitative data analysis skills.
Strong Excel, PowerBI and MS Office skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create ad-hoc tools.
Knowledge of Planning techniques and models required.
Knowledge of SAP and / or BW required.
Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner.
Ability to work in a matrix environment.
Ability to effectively communicate (both written & verbal).
Knowledge of the APAC market trends required.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Administrative, Supply Chain, and Analyst
Industries Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry, Fashion Accessories Manufacturing, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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