Director, Global Demand Planning
Director, Global Demand Planning is an oversight role. Primary role and mission are to :
- Provide business leadership on the Global Innovation Forecasting Tool (G.I.F.T.) project design and deployment
- Support tool design, development, documentation, validation, training, and ongoing enhancement priorities
- Represent GBP as a business expert in all volume sizing and alignment process discussions to ensure proper delivery
- Strengthen the connection between the GBP and RDP teams focused on NPL (Pipe and Post-Pipe) plans
- Drive improvements to overall innovation plan performance and KPIs, ensuring NPL plans are right-sized
Key responsibilities :
Work collaboratively with GBP to understand and document business requirements to be built with the Global Innovation Forecasting Tool (G.I.F.T.)Represent Global Demand Planning and GBP as a business leader in defining process and tool capability, ensuring accurate delivery and adoption by usersDevelop detailed key user stories, ensuring high-level design criteria is communicated and delivered accuratelyLead system validation efforts by brand, document gaps and follow-through on solutionsDevelop end-user documentation for the new tool and processBecome the GIFT Global Super User and conduct end-user training sessionsManage the GIFT enhancement backlog list, prioritize with a collaborative alignment process, and work with vendor to implement. Ensure enhancements accommodate all brand requirementsWork with the Demand CoE to enable NPL forecasting efficiency improvements in o9Engage with the Stat CoE to ensure the NPL Engine signal matures and is leveraged properly within the NPL processDrive improvement in the NPL demand planning metrics (Forecast Accuracy & Attainment) across all Regions and Brands. Work across regions, Brands and IBP team to enable R6Q completenessParticipate in key Global and Regional IBP meetings. Provide support to the Planning community and make recommendations for improvementsDevelop and deliver key NPL business insights on Pipe and Post-Pipe performance and right-sizing opportunityBuild and sustain a collaborative environment in a cross-functional and cross-branded ELC environmentQualifications :
Education : Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of related experience in Planning, preferably in a Global Business Planning roleKnowledge of, and experience with forecasting, demand planning, innovation planning and S&OP / IBPKnowledge of beauty or industries with similar product portfolio breath and innovation ratesExcellent team player and communication skillsStrong analytical and modeling skills with hands-on experience with forecasting and planning toolsCapabilities :
Strong organizational skills, with ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneouslyAbility to work within and across multiple functional teams, collaborating with Planning, Regions, Brand, Supply, COE and Commercial stakeholdersPassion for excellent and granular executionAbility to convert data into business insightsStrong written and oral communication skillsExceptional complex problem-solving abilitiesAbility to set and manage prioritiesEqual Opportunity Employer It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.