EE Integrated Market Senior Planner
Wella Company
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Job summary
Wella Company in Warsaw is seeking a Demand Planner to enable business growth by delivering accurate forecast outlook through S&OP integration with cross-functional strategic plans.
You will develop demand forecasts, analyze data, collaborate with Supply Planning Hub, ensure availability, and drive process excellence across Sales, Commercial, and Finance.
Qualifications
- The candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field and has at least two years in demand or supply planning.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision making is required.
- Proficiency with MS Office and reporting tools is expected.
Responsibilities
- Develop demand forecast based on demand, historical patterns, availability, market intelligence and initiatives.
- Apply statistical forecasting methods to maintain BY forecasts as the key tool.
- Perform root cause analysis and define actions to improve forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate with Supply Planning Hub for optimal service results.
- Ensure target product availability by coordinating with Supply Planning Hub and identifying gaps.
- Monitor variance and coordinate with Markets on prevention and depletion plans.
- Plan for demand-driven orders and volume adjustments with corrective actions.
- Champion S&OP processes and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Sales, Commercial and Finance to build accurate forecasts.
- Leverage data (history, seasonality, trends) to inform demand perspectives.
- Coordinate new product launches and promotions with Commercial and Sales.
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The purpose of the role is to enable business growth in Category/Segment thanks to delivery of the most accurate forecast outlook based on integration of S&OP (Sales & Operational planning) with cross functional strategic business plans.
The purpose of the role is to enable business growth in Category/Segment thanks to delivery of the most accurate forecast outlook based on integration of S&OP (Sales & Operational planning) with cross functional strategic business plans.
The Business Unit team you will be joining plays a critical role in product availability to our markets across the Eastern Europe Region through transparent cooperation and business intelligence. We collaborate cross-functionally and influence optimal business decisions. We continuously evolve and elevate work process standards and daily operate in a multi-cultural context.
- Develop demand forecast based on demand, historical patterns, availability situation, market intelligence and initiatives plan
- Using deep knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and using them to efficiently maintain optimal BY forecasts as the key forecast business tool
- Root cause analysis and action plan for forecast deviation to improve forecast accuracy
- Closely collaborate with Supply Planning Hub for optimal service results
- Ensure target availability of products in scope of responsibility by working with dedicated contacts in Supply Planning Hub, highlighting biggest gaps and driving corrective actions
- Monitor VAR and coordinate with respective Market on the prevention and depletion plan.
- Root cause analysis and action plan for demand-driven orders/volume cuts
- Driving process excellence includes championing the S&OP process, continuous improvement and best practice
- Collaborates and communicates with Sales, Commercial and Finance on building correct forecasts
- Brings demand perspective based on relevant data analysis (historical data, seasonality, market trends, special offers).
- Closely monitor and plan new product launches and promotional activities together with Commercial and Sales.
- Fluency in English is a must due to daily cooperation in an international environment.
- Strong analytical skills to conduct analysis with significant amount of data
- Ability to think and understand quickly, adjusting plans and actions to the changing circumstances
- Solid priority-setting skills and efficient work organization in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to build relationships with other team members and gain commitment toward stated goals
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team towards a common objective
- Solution-oriented and improvement-focused mindset
- Minimum of two years of progressive job experience in demand or supply planning
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain business or a related field
- Experience working with demand planning tool (BY)
- Mastery of MS Office tools
- Non-essential, but highly valued skills:
- Experience in Supply Chain
- Practical knowledge SAP
- Knowledge in Power BI, VBAs and Macros.
- A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
- A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
- The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
- A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
- Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
- Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
- Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
- A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
- A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
- Support for your commute (public transport).
- Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
- Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
- Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.
Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.
Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.
For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us .
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs
We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.
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