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 and toolsCollaborate 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 validationContinuously improve forecasting accuracy by analyzing demand vs actual sales and proposing corrective actions for both product forecasts and process optimizationOrganize and lead monthly SandOP / Demand planning meetings with appropriate consensus and sign-offsDeliver monthly reports on forecast deviation and propose improvements on demand planning parameters to reach best-practice benchmarksProvide analysis of write-off risks and disposal costs for Finished Goods, Components and raw materials (with support from supply planners) to identify slow movers and enable short-term sales and marketing actionsJoint responsibility with the Supply Planner(s) to ensure inventory levels are optimized and maintained at targeted levelsQualifications / Requirements

Educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification preferred, but not essentialSupply Chain subject matter is an advantage2 years’ experience in a similar position within FMCG, ideally cosmetics and toiletriesSAP experience in a Demand Planning environment is a strong plusProven experience interacting with internal and external customers, with ability to manage own delivery of short- and medium-term objectivesAdvanced Excel skills (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, Macros, VBA) a strong plusKnowledge of Statistical Forecasting methodologies a strong plusKnowledge of Supply Planning a plusHow 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 levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Management and ManufacturingIndustries

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