About the Role
Develop and maintain 18-month rolling forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, historical data, and promotion plans. Lead monthly S&OP meetings, monitor forecast accuracy, and collaborate with various teams to integrate plans and optimize inventory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 18-month rolling forecasts in Anaplan at SKU level using statistical models, market intelligence, historical data, and promotion plans.
- Lead monthly S&OP meetings (Forecast meeting & Demand Review Meeting) with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between commercial, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes of deviations, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to integrate promotional plans, new product launches, and market trends into the forecast.
- Partner with Supply Planning to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce obsolescence.
- Analyze market data (POS, shipment, distributor inventory, consumer trends) to refine demand assumptions.
- Support scenario planning for risks, opportunities, and demand volatility.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools, processes, and KPIs.
Requirements
- Demand planning or forecasting experience.
- Native Japanese language proficiency.
- Business Level English is a plus.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency with Excel.
- Forecasting systems (ANAPLAN, SAP APO, IBP etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving mindset.
- Adaptability in a dynamic FMCG environment.
- Ownership and accountability.
Skills
- Anaplan
- Excel
- SAP APO
- IBP
- Forecasting
- Demand Planning
- Statistical Models
- Market Intelligence
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical Skills
- Quantitative Skills
Experience Level
- Principal
About the Company
- Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies.
- Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
- Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.
- Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25.
- Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
