Demand Planner

About the role

Born in exuberant, ebullient Saint Germain, Paris, in 1961, Diptyque is a creator of evocative perfumes for the self and the home, scented skincare products and desirable decorative objects. Striking a balance between reverie, nature and art, Diptyque extends an invitation to step inside a universe replete with creations that set the imagination free to wander.

As Demand Planner for Diptyque, you will be responsible for demand planning and maintaining target stock levels across our network. You will be working closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations and Finance teams to forecast our product needs and hand in hand with the Demand Planning team in France.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate forecasts, on a monthly basis, built in consensus with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Review historical sales trends, research and document demand drivers to improve forecast accuracy.
• Use and maintain AGR software as the primary forecasting system tool:
• Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy.
• Monitor trends in forecast error.
• Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Create and validate weekly Orders to maintain/build product supply to Retail stores.
• Allocate and forecast product launches by channel.
• Forecast and monitor non saleable products as testers, samples, gifts…
• Monitor the performance of new launches and animations versus the forecast.
• Provide analysis to all functions across the business to improve decision making and business performance.
• Drive action plans to reduce Excess & Obsolete.
• Report to Demand Planning Manager.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Have previous experience as a Demand Planner and/or Supply Planner.
• Have a strong analytical mind-set with an advanced level of excel.
• Have the ability to problem solving and get to the crux of the issue by using strong influencing skills and succinct communication.
• Action oriented, self-starter, hands-on to manage day-to-day activities.
• Calm under pressure, with strong analytical, organizational, decision making and proven presentation skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• Innovative approach, forward thinking, able to think outside the box.
• Strong belief in delivering results as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Diptyque is committed to diversity in all its forms and considers each application carefully.