Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager

Reporting to Sr. Manager, Demand Planning

Hybrid - 3 days onsite

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for driving best-in-class planning and replenishment across KIKO North America, ensuring optimal product availability across KIKO free-standing stores, e-commerce, and wholesale channels

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This role requires strong analytical rigor and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable business insights. The Demand Planning Manager will proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide thoughtful commentary to inform commercial and supply chain decisions. Success in this role requires comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to build and refine processes where structure may not yet exis

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. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILI

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Analyze sell-in and sell-out performance to evaluate product trends, identify risks/opportunities, and develop forward-looking SKU-level forecasts across all North America channe

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  Translate data into clear insights and recommendations, providing regular business commentary to inform cross-functional decision-ma
• kingManage product lifecycle planning, including phase-in / phase-out strategies, sell-down planning, and SKU transitions, ensuring smooth execution with minimal obsolescence
• riskExecute replenishment planning across stores, e-commerce, and wholesale, balancing service level targets with inventory effici
• encyMonitor and optimize KPIs including service level, stock coverage, inventory health, and obsolescence; proactively define and implement corrective act
• ionsEnsure accurate and timely store replenishment for both finished goods and POP mater
• ialsIdentify inventory risks (excess or shortage) and partner cross-functionally to mitigate through rebalancing, promotional strategies, or supply adjustm
• entsCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Marketing, Assortment, and HQ Supply Chain) to align on demand drivers, launches, and promotional p
• lansAct as a key liaison between North America and Headquarters Supply Chain teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and execution in a matrix environ
• mentBuild, refine, and standardize planning processes and tools to improve visibility, accuracy, and scalabi

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SU

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  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related
• field5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or merchandising within a retail or consumer goods environment (experience in a matrix organization is a
• plus)Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesize data into insights, tell a clear story, and influence business dec
• isionsProven ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in less structured environments, with a track record of building or improving pro
• cessesExperience managing product transitions (e.g., phase-in/out, SKU rationalization, or SKU swi
• tches)Strong ownership mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions while remaining solutions-oriented (“disagree and co
• mmit”)Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with planning tools and ERP systems (SAP pref
• erred)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and geogr
• aphiesDetail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple prio