Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally and a presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands empower consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

About the role

Demand Planning is one function in Operations Management. A Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning analyzes historical sales trends and integrates commercial market activities from Marketing and Sales Teams to accurately predict future customer demand for a product or service. An accurate Demand Forecast enables efficient procurement, production, and delivery of products to the right customer at the right time. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners to forecast a diverse portfolio of items.

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 methodologies 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 the system-generated forecast.
• Maintain system volumes in line with business targets.
• Weekly demand control: Assess in-month shipments and make forecast changes to aid 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 to communicate significant forecast changes, what-if projections, review the latest supply situation, and manage resulting forecast updates.

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 a changing environment and quickly learn new processes.
• Strong analytical ability with special attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills: ability to quickly analyze and communicate actionable results using charts, tables, and graphs; experience with 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.
• Desirable: Experience in high SKU count business, experience collaborating vertically and horizontally, intermediate skills in PowerPoint and Power BI, and beauty industry experience.

Pay

Pay Range: $75,250 - $95,000 salary per year. The range listed is one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)