Demand Planning Manager, Prestige

The Opportunity:

Own the end-to-end Demand Planning process for Prestige brands in the US Market for Amazon. To develop and execute an accurate sales forecast by gathering market intelligence data, ensuring product availability, and collaborating with various teams locally and globally to optimize inventory and supply chain operations. To follow up on the alignment between the forecast and budget, understanding discrepancies. To support and drive the Sales & Operational Planning process.

What you’ll get to do:

• Own the development of a sales forecast for the Prestige brands including for Amazon, and the planner responsibilities within the project scope of launching on a new sales channel
• Understand the market dynamics of seasonality, competitive activity, trends and sales objectives for the US Amazon market, to make value-added modifications
• Analyze inventory levels, identify potential out-of-stock, and work with the necessary teams to ensure product availability
• Ensure demand plan accuracy and consumption to achieve financial plans
• Provide visibility on short- and long-term sales forecast to Global Demand Planning team
• Monitor and control KPI's: Forecast Accuracy, Inventory costs, Service Level
• Strong cross-functional partner for sales, marketing, customer service, logistics and finance team in the US office, serving as the point person for key information
• Evaluate shipment patterns and seasonal sales, as well as monitor inventory to gain insights in order to prepare accurate forecasting plans and recommendations to leadership
• Communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy; review the latest supply situation; and manage resulting forecast updates
• Generate ad hoc reports based on business needs
• Participate in US Demand Planning initiatives based on market and business needs as the business continually evolves

We’d love to meet you if you have:

• Efficiency in working with managers and teams, but also independently
• A Bachelor's Degree with Major in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, or related field is (a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management
• Experience with forecasting in the US market and on Amazon is a must
• Experience using a planning tool, such as IBP or equivalent, is a must
• Self-Driven, Entrepreneurial, and strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated operational effectiveness and analytical skills
• Strong Excel skills as well as PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated Operational Effectiveness and Analytical Skills
• Demonstrates high EQ and ability to communicate effectively

Compensation:

As required by New York State’s salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000.00 - $110,000.00. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, PUIG offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, hybrid work environment, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

EEOC:

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team.We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

About Puig:

Puig creates unique and highly desirable beauty and fashion brands that empower people to reinforce their self-esteem and find their own expression in a family-owned company that aims to leave a better world for the next generation.

Our brand portfolio is structured in three divisions: Beauty and Fashion, with the owned brands Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, Penhaligon’s, Byredo, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and L’Artisan Parfumeur; the licenses of Christian Louboutin and Comme des Garçons perfumes; and Lifestyle fragrances, among them Adolfo Dominguez, Antonio Banderas, Shakira, and Benetton. The Charlotte Tilbury division, which includes the luxury makeup brand and the Derma division, with the Apivita, Uriage and Isdin brands. We sell products in 150 countries and operate 26 subsidiaries.

At Puig we honor the values and principles put in place by three generations of family leadership. Today we continue to build on that legacy, through conscious commitments in our ESG agenda (environmental, social, and governance) aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.