Manager, Brand DP IBP - APAC
Core
Analyze and generate demand plans for skincare and makeup brands across APAC affiliates, ensuring alignment with business objectives and closing gaps between demand, supply, and sales estimates.
Role type
Manager, Demand Planning & Inventory Management
Builds
Demand plans, sales driver assumptions, and inventory replenishment strategies for major categories and new launches.
Domain
Retail / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Required skills
Statistical forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, data analysis (Excel/Access), retail planning processes, system optimization, root-cause analysis, scenario planning, gap management, KPI monitoring (WFA, Bias, Attainment, FVA).
Preferred skills
Experience with JDA, JustEnough, SAP, I2, Power BI, o9, AFO.
Technologies
o9, AFO, Power BI, JDA, JustEnough, SAP, I2, Excel, MS Access.
Responsibilities
Analyze total Affiliate/Brand demand plans at major category levels to identify risks and opportunities; Generate demand plans for assigned brands ensuring alignment with business objectives; Lead Brand Consensus meetings and Affiliate IBP to validate assumptions and manage gaps; Implement standardized processes for sales driver reviews; Oversee management of key demand planning metrics; Act as subject matter expert in forecasting systems and processes to lead training and enhancements.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC