(Sr) Demand Planner

Position

Your Impact:

Within the Demand Planning team, the (Senior) Demand Planner is responsible for managing the end-to-end demand planning of non-sellable (C3) items — from master data and forecast consolidation to consumption monitoring — to ensure forecast accuracy, optimized inventory levels and reliable supply to all channels.

This role is crucial for guaranteeing the availability of non-sellable materials for both novelty launches and basic products, while minimizing excess & obsolescence and securing year-end landing targets.

The holder of this position will work closely with various functional partners, including Supply Planning, Product Management (PM), Channels & Sales teams, Controlling, and the Central/SSC teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Master the data: maintain and supplement all C3 (non-sellable) item master data in the system (OCD, Chinese names, capacity, EOL status, etc.) and manage local set creation and C1-to-C3 conversion processes.
• Consolidate the forecast: consolidate and manage the C3 demand forecast for both novelty and basic products, ensuring alignment between brand, channels and supply chain.
• Monitor consumption & inventory: track C3 consumption against forecast on a regular basis, alert on over- or under-consumption, set up channel reservations, and pilot stock rebalancing together with each channel's excess & obsolete action plans.
• Coordinate demand & supply: work closely with the C3 Supply Planner to follow up new launches and basic products, pilot the end-of-life (EOL) of C3 items, and coordinate with PM and channel heads on allocations in case of tight supply.
• Secure the year-end landing: follow up purchasing and consumption plans with channels and supply during the last quarter, and work with the Controlling team to monitor year-end landing.

PROFILE

Ideally, you would have 3-5 years’ experience in demand & supply planning or trade marketing, ideally within the FMCG or retail industry (handling a large variety of SKUs preferred). A Bachelor’s degree is required; an overseas education background is a plus.

Hard Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/demand planning tools (SAP APO or similar) for forecasting and master data management
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, with a logical, detail-oriented mindset
• Fluent business English, both written and spoken, to collaborate with China and Central teams
• Solid knowledge of supply chain processes (S&OP, inventory management, EOL management).
• Good communication skills with maturity to work with different stake holders in both China and Central.
• Strong sense of ownership, able to work independently and drive outcome under pressure and tight deadline