Global Demand and Distribution Planner

Parfums de Marly; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parfums de Marly in Paris is seeking a Global Demand and Distribution Planning Manager to drive the group-wide S&OP process and consolidate demand forecasts. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, NPD, Finance and Operations to ensure a reliable plan and clear visibility.

The role requires 3–5 years in Demand Planning/S&OP, strong Excel and SAP ByDesign experience, and a proactive, data-driven mindset. Cosmetics/luxury background valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in Demand Planning and/or S&OP roles.
• Strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/DRP systems; SAP ByDesign is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive and structure the monthly regional S&OP cycle.
• Highlight risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Ensure alignment around a consolidated forecast.
• Prepare and facilitate key meetings (Demand, Inventory, Executive).

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Advanced Excel skills

Business partner orientation

Proactive mindset

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP ByDesign

ERP/DRP systems

Job description

Job title: Global Demand and Distribution Planner

Location: Paris

Type of contract: Full time

About the role

As a Global Demand and Distribution Planning Manager, you play a central role in driving the group-wide S&OP process for a fast-growing luxury fragrance Group. Reporting to the Global Demand and Distribution Planning Manager, you are responsible for the consolidated demand forecast and are the guarantor of its reliability. You challenge business assumptions, align cross-functional teams around a unified plan, and deliver clear, actionable visibility into demand.

This role sits at the heart of the S&OP cycle and interfaces closely with Sales, Marketing & NPD, Finance, and Operations – but does not include supplier management or production planning.

Key Responsibilities:

S&OP Management

• Drive and structure the monthly regional S&OP cycle
• Highlight risks, opportunities, and trade-offs
• Ensure alignment around a consolidated forecast
• Prepare and facilitate key meetings (Demand, Inventory, Executive)

Forecasts Building

• Consolidate, challenge, and validate forecasts
• Act as a business partner to Sales and Marketing & NPD teams
• Leverage data to improve forecast accuracy
• Monitor forecast performance (accuracy & bias)
• Provide visibility for financial steering
• Propose scenarios in case of supply constraints

Requirements Translation (DRP)

• Bridge the demand plan with short-term operational realities, with ad hoc support on execution topics when needed
• Translate the forecast into net requirements via SAP ByDesign
• Ensure consistency across demand, inventory, and replenishment
• Guarantee the reliability of the plan transmitted to the Production team
• Manage DRP parameters and logic

Data & Planning Foundations

• Maintain a reliable data environment (single source of truth)
• Identify discrepancies and drive corrections
• Develop planning tools and models (Excel, etc.)
• Produce clear and impactful reporting
• Identify and lead improvement initiatives
• Contribute to building a high-performing S&OP process

Background and Experience:

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Demand Planning and/or S&OP roles
• Strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/DRP systems required – SAP ByDesign is a significant advantage.
• Rigorous, structured, and proactive mindset, with a natural drive for continuous improvement and a strong business partner orientation.
• Experience in cosmetics, luxury goods, or FMCG is highly valued.