Global Demand Planning Manager - Puig

Overview

Solutions & Decisions is looking for a Global Demand Planning Manager for Puig, a leader in the beauty and fragrance industry, located in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.

Mission

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Demand Planning Manager to drive and develop the Global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for a growing cosmetic brand. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate global forecasts to optimize inventory levels and balancing service levels with cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will consolidate and challenge forecasts from all markets, identify risks and opportunities vs. budget, and ensure alignment between planning functions and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Demand Planning Control
• Develop and refine demand forecasts for Rest of the World (ROW markets), combining historical data with market intelligence.
• Challenge and validate global forecasts by identifying deviations vs. prior months and budget, working closely with Local Demand Planners to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure optimal sizing and phasing of new launches and promotional items, benchmarking against brand expectations.
• Cross-functional Communication & Leadership
• Act as a key liaison between Global and our Local Demand Planning teams, fostering alignment and continuous feedback.
• Partner with Marketing, Finance, and other Operation teams to ensure business and demand planning synchronization.
• Lead the Global Sales & Operations Planning Process
• Oversee and coordinate global forecasting for launches and promotional items.
• Identify major deviations in forecasts vs. budget, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic inputs to the Strategic Sales and Operations Planning Meeting.
• Lead the Global Sales & Operations Meeting, collaborating with Global Brands, Finance, and Supply Planning to present insights on service levels, forecast accuracy, sales vs. budget, and stock management.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience :

5+ years as a Demand Planner is a must; experience in other Supply Chain & Finance roles will be a plus. Experience in the cosmetics industry is highly valuable.

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