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About the Role

As a Demand Planner, you will be a key part of the supply chain, collecting and analyzing product demand forecast information and relaying it to the production department. You will play a crucial role in preventing stockouts and excess inventory by maintaining appropriate stock levels. This position offers significant opportunities for career development and challenges, with the chance to deeply influence production strategies through data analysis, validation, and hypothesis testing.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate product demand.
• Collect and analyze product demand forecasts from sales and customers.
• Reflect demand forecasts in the core system (SAP).
• Communicate the latest product demand forecasts to the production department, confirm raw material procurement, and translate into production plans.
• Monitor and handle end-of-life and new products to achieve appropriate inventory levels.
• Analyze demand forecast data and prepare/report meeting materials.
• Promote new business by collaborating with sales and development departments to relay collected information to the production department.
• Participate in overseas business by collaborating with sales and development departments to relay collected information to the production department and contribute to product supply.
• Continuously improve the accuracy of demand forecasts.
• Consider and propose operational plans for accurate demand forecasting through analysis of performance data and utilization of AI tools.
• Generate, propose, execute, and verify the results of improvement hypotheses within the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain operations, focusing on demand forecasting, analysis, and planning within the manufacturing or trading industry.
• Proficiency in PC skills, particularly data aggregation and analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) is preferred.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.
• Experience utilizing AI in business operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistics is preferred.
• English proficiency is preferred.

Skills

• Demand Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• S&OP
• AI Tools
• Statistics
• English Communication

Location

• Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Mid-level

Education Level

• No educational background required

Salary/Compensations

• 5,000,000 JPY - 7,000,000 JPY

Benefits

• Hybrid corporate pension system combining defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Social insurance (employment, industrial accident, health, employee pension).
• Full transportation expenses covered (company regulations apply).
• Childcare short-time work system.
• No overtime on Wednesdays, no internal meetings on the third Friday of each month.
• Average monthly overtime 15-20 hours.
• Non-smoking office.
• Laptop provided.
• Employee referral program (bonus provided).
• Benefit Station partnership.
• Language training support (English conversation).
• Cafe space (water server, free drink machine available).
• Well-being promotion.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available.
• Numerous company events (Year-end party, club activities, Movie night, Shuffle lunch, Yoga, Happy Friday, etc.).
• Global Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave).
• Childcare leave support system.
• Paid sick leave (5 days).
• Commuting allowance.
• Paid leave (10-20 days).
• Long-term leave (summer vacation, year-end/new year holidays).
• Bereavement leave.
• Maternity and childcare leave (with実績あり/return rate 100%).

About the Company

• Givaudan is the world's largest flavor and fragrance company, headquartered in Switzerland.
• Founded in 1895 as a perfume manufacturer, Givaudan has grown into a leading company in the fragrance industry with operations in over 50 countries, 167 locations, and 77 manufacturing sites.
• The company operates in two main business areas: Flavors (for food and beverages) and Fragrances (for perfumes, cosmetics, and household products).
• Givaudan products are essential in everyday consumer goods, and the company holds the number one global market share in the fragrance industry.
• The Japanese subsidiary was established in 1970 and has been operating stably for over 50 years, collaborating with clients across various industries to create products that bring joy through scent.
• Givaudan has a strong global network for securing rare ingredients, a global supply system, a unique database of regulations and intellectual property, and proprietary technology.
• The company invests approximately 10% of its annual sales in research and development to create new products and improve quality.
• Givaudan values diverse perspectives from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, welcoming everyone regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or personal circumstances.

Equal Opportunity

• Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
• Givaudan actively promotes diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for challenges regardless of gender, age, or background.
• The company has a balanced gender ratio (6:4) and actively works to eliminate gender disparities, with high percentages of female managers at various levels.