Requirements: English
Company: Suntory Global Spirits
Region: Paris , le-de-France
With two centuries of family heritage, Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits. As a truly global business, we bring together the best of our culturally diverse heritage. We value both agility and long-term thinking, we share a collective commitment to excellence and a dedication to craftsmanship. Across borders and roles, we collaborate to delight our consumers responsibly whilst contributing to a more sustainable society for all our stakeholders.
Our Vision is Growing for Good and our mission is to be the worlds most admired, fastest-growing premium spirits company. Were a business that runs on responsibility, integrity, ambition and drive, and we celebrate exceptional performance. We welcome our people to dream big and tenaciously pursue ambitious goals we call it our Yatte Minahare Spirit.
Demand Planner
This role is open in Paris, France
What makes this a great opportunity?
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities. Facilitate driver-based discussions and ensure the integrity of building blocks by applying statistical forecasting methods. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to drive discussions in relevant S&OP meetings
- Responsible for Demand Planning Clinics & efficient Commercial interaction as part of the local S&OP Process and a smooth volume to value transition
- This role is also an interface to the one level up S&OP and be part of the overall International S&OP team
- Proactively communicates potential risks and opportunities at volume and value level
- Coordinates with regional planning and works closely with innovation and international S&OP teams to ensure consistency of the process and optimal usage of existing reports and regional cascade documents, with a key focus on demand planning, supply planning, innovation, slobs, portfolio management
- Partner with finance to ensure alignment to the one number principle creating the base for the IR process
- Position will report to Senior S&OP Manager
- Incumbent will drive the demand forecasting creation process and facilitate the Demand Review as part of the effective implementation of S&OP across the assigned markets
- This person will work with Supply Chain Fulfilment to ensure the join-up between demand and supply within S&OP framework
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for Demand Planning processes including Demand Review meeting
- Responsible for full horizon forecasts for the entire range of products with constant monitoring of the sales
- Creation and maintenance / updating of forecast profiles for the various brands of the assortment as well as data cleansing
- Analysis of forecast deviations including recommendations for appropriate measures to optimize forecast accuracy
- Responsible for continuously improving Forecast Accuracy on a weekly and/or monthly level
- Back Up for other Demand Planners
- Active collaboration with all departments of the company with a focus on key accounts, sales controlling, marketing and customer service
- Close collaboration with local and international Supply Chain
- Enhance S&OP maturity by identifying process improvement opportunities in forecasting and planning methodologies, and participating in Demand Planning related projects
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Demand Planner or in a similar role within supply chain management
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques
- Familiarity with demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, or similar tools), good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and tools
- Experience in inventory management and optimization strategies
- Understanding of market trends and consumer behavior
- Fluent in English and French
- Travel 10%
We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant''s skills and experience. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, an