Hybrid Senior Demand Planning Analyst

Wella International; California; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

The Wella Company in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning to analyze historical sales trends and integrate marketing and sales activities to forecast demand for Pro Beauty products.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong analytical skills to drive accurate forecasts. You will maintain an 18-month rolling forecast, validate forecasts, support S&OP processes, and work with Supply Planning to align production and logistics with demand.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or Business Management is required.
• 2+ years of Demand, Supply, or Inventory Planning experience.
• 2+ years working with multifunctional teams in CPG or retail environment.
• Solid technical experience using planning software such as SAP, JDA, Logility, or Anaplan.
• Intermediate Excel skills and ability to analyze data with charts, tables, and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Volume Forecast: Maintain an accurate bottom-up 18-month rolling forecast for several sub-brands at the SKU-Channel-DC level using statistical modeling software.
• Validate the system statistical forecast using methodology such as forecast reasonability, historical trends, and consumption modeling.
• Analyze and validate information gathered from Sales and Marketing teams and execute value-added modifications to system generated forecast.
• Maintain the system volumes in line with business targets.
• Weekly demand control: assess in-month shipments and make forecast changes to help production and logistics planning.
• Maintain and Execute accurate PIPO (Phase In & Phase Out) actions.
• Represent demand planning in Step 1&2 of Brand SOP meetings to help deliver consensus management of the sales and operation plan.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning/Production contacts – communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy; review latest supply situation; and manage resulting forecast updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or Business Management

Tools

SAP

JDA

Logility

Anaplan

Job description

The Wella Company in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning to analyze historical sales trends and integrate marketing and sales activities to forecast demand for Pro Beauty products.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong analytical skills to drive accurate forecasts. You will maintain an 18-month rolling forecast, validate forecasts, support S&OP processes, and work with Supply Planning to align production and logistics with demand.