Senior Demand Planning Analyst (Hybrid)

Wella International; Calabasas (CA); 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

Paid time off

Job summary

Wella Company in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning to manage an 18-month rolling forecast, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Planning, and ensure accurate demand signals for multiple sub-brands. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills and experience with planning software.

The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Demand Planning and emphasizes cross-functional partnership, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement in forecasting

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or Business Management
• 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
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and quickly learn new processes
• Strong analytical ability with special attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills- can quickly analyze and communicate actionable results using charts, tables, and graphs; Experience in pivots, look-ups, and mathematical formulas
• Decisive, independent thinker who can identify unique solutions and execute
• Ability to multitask and quickly resolve issues
• Curious with an owner’s mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in high sku count business
• Experience collaborating vertically and horizontally
• Intermediate skills in Power Point, Power BI
• Beauty Industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate bottom-up 18-month rolling forecast for several sub-brands 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

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

4 year degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or Business Management

Tools

SAP

JDA

Logility

Anaplan

Job description

Wella Company in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning to manage an 18-month rolling forecast, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Planning, and ensure accurate demand signals for multiple sub-brands. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills and experience with planning software.

The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Demand Planning and emphasizes cross-functional partnership, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement in forecasting