Head of Demand Planning, Operations
Core
Lead demand planning strategies and supply chain operations for the Japanese market, ensuring forecast accuracy and inventory optimization for consumer care brands.
Role type
Senior leadership demand planning manager
Builds
Demand plans, inventory levels, and supply chain resilience for core and customized products
Domain
Consumer care / FMCG / Supply chain
Required skills
Demand planning, Supply chain management, S&OP, SAP planning tools, People management, Data analysis, Strategic leadership
Responsibilities
Develop and lead demand planning strategies for the Japanese market; Own and enhance the IBP process; Analyze market trends and sales data to generate accurate forecasts; Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and finance teams; Drive continuous improvement and digitization of planning processes; Provide strategic leadership to the demand planning team; Partner with regional and global teams to adopt best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
