Demand Planning Analyst

US Luxury Demand Planning – New York, NY

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are tenacious, passionate, and fearlessly kind.

The Demand Planning Analyst, US Luxury Demand Planning is responsible for the analysis, creation, and maintenance of accurate unit forecasts and valuations for assigned fragrance brands. The completed forecasts are the basis of Coty’s production and purchasing decisions. The Demand Planning Analyst is a key, vocal leader of the monthly local business unit S&OP process that brings alignment across leadership and all functions of the organization. In addition, the analyst will work with supply chain partners to ensure meeting service level and inventory (net working capital) goals

This position will report to the Demand Planning Manager with a strong collaboration with cross functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Sales & Business Development and Supply Planning

THE ROLE

In this role you will be responsible for:
Demand Planning : Ensure overall reasonability of Sales Forecasts for the Market (Business Unit) and drive actions plan to improve products mix predictability and an appropriate level of forecast. Manage a rolling 24-month unit forecast which drives production while balancing the corporate objectives of increased customer service levels, prudent levels of weeks supply, minimization of excess inventory, and long-term capital planning.
New Launch Forecasting : Work with the Marketing Teams to assign Share objectives to new Launches. Develop Ship Share/Consumption models identifying retail consumption and gross sales at the individual sku level in units and dollars. Monitor results and methodologies for continuous improvement.
Consensus Forecasting : Coordinate monthly consensus meeting with key sales partners, and the local marketing team, for review of gross sales and unit forecasts at brand and SKU level. Present analysis of forecast models.
Sales & Operations Planning : Support the Demand Planning Department in the preparation of the Regional and Global S&OP processes.
Collaboration with Key Accounts : Collaborate in monthly forecast collaboration meetings with key account Managers and Analysts.
Manage Supply Chain : Share ownership of customer service level metrics through a strong relationship with Production and Logistics; participating in weekly; service level, root cause, and resolution, processes.
Team Leadership : Be an active team member and collaborate internally

QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to see candidates who have:
Essential:
4-year Undergraduate Degree, (MBA is a plus)
1-2 years of Demand Planning experience in the CPG Industry
Experience in working in a Sales & Operations Planning environment is helpful.
Minimum 2+ years Excellent qualitative/quantitative analytical skills

Desirable:
IBF certification a plus.
Familiarity with Futurion, SAP, BI and MFR reporting systems

WHAT WE OFFER

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact cotyjobsUS@cotyinc.com . We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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Base Salary Range: $70,000 – $84,000