Manager, Demand, Planning

Wella Professionals•Calabasas, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wella Company is a global leader in the beauty industry, known for its iconic brands like Wella, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin, and ghd. With a mission to enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves, Wella Company fosters innovation and sustainable growth. This role is based in Calabasas, CA, and offers a hybrid work model (3 days onsite). The Manager, Demand Planning will be a key leader in driving accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory, and supporting new product launches within the US market. This position requires a strong analytical leader with expertise in forecasting, S&OP, and supply chain planning, who can translate market trends and insights into actionable plans. The role also involves managing and developing a team of Demand Planners and leveraging technology, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance planning processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering.
Four years of experience in supply chain and demand planning in the beauty industry or FMCG company.
Two years of specialized experience in demand planning and supply chain planning activities in a beauty or FMCG environment, including: Managing inventory, SAP MRP inputs, product fulfillment, and new product development planning.
Using SAP, Blue Yonder, or an equivalent forecasting/planning tool.
Building and maintaining demand forecasts for a portfolio of 800+ SKUs using statistical models.
Active role in the S&OP process, including demand review, forecast alignment, and senior management approval.
Partnering with Sales and cross-functional teams to challenge, negotiate, and align forecast assumptions based on statistical trends and commercial intelligence.
Improving demand planning KPIs, using Excel, Microsoft Office, and AI-enabled tools.
Previous people leader experience to develop talent, provide constructive feedback, and build capabilities within the team.
Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with diverse teams across geographies.
Excellent decision-making skills, with the ability to make sound, timely decisions in ambiguous situations using incomplete information and changing business conditions.

Responsibilities

Leads the monthly S&OP demand planning process for the U.S. and Canada PRO business, delivering an accurate, unbiased demand forecast across a portfolio of 800+ SKUs.
Translates statistical models, commercial insights, innovation plans, pricing actions, promotions, and market dynamics into actionable demand plans.
Partners with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Supply Chain teams to build forecasts, validate assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities.
Analyzes forecast performance and business trends to improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, and service levels.
Drives demand planning for new product launches by validating forecast inputs, challenging assumptions, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders on executable plans.
Manages forecasting systems and planning tools, including SAP, Blue Yonder, and MRP-related processes, ensuring forecast integrity and data accuracy.
Anticipates supply and demand imbalances and collaborates with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans.
Leverages analytics, Excel, Microsoft Office, and AI-enabled tools to enhance planning effectiveness, reporting, and process efficiency.
Develops and coaches a team of Demand Planners, strengthening forecasting capabilities, business acumen, and accountability for demand planning KPIs.
Builds strong cross-functional relationships and serves as a trusted advisor on demand insights, forecast assumptions, and business planning decisions.