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About the Role

KAYALI is seeking a highly motivated Demand Planning Assistant Manager to oversee sales and inventory forecasting for the Americas. This role offers significant exposure to Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service, with opportunities to implement innovative solutions and shape strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the planning lead for the Americas business, accountable for forecasting, stock management, and service delivery.
Participate in the monthly S&OP process, representing the demand signal and driving alignment between Sales, Marketing, and Supply Planning.
Track and report forecast accuracy and bias, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement.
Own and maintain demand planning systems and master data to ensure forecast integrity and process efficiency.
Partner with Finance to align demand forecasts with financial planning cycles.
Lead monthly Demand Review meetings, presenting demand forecasts and highlighting opportunities and variances.
Forecast inventory and ensure proper inventory levels are maintained by reviewing weeks of supply, sell-through, and trends.
Develop sales/inventory launch planning models for expansion within the Americas.
Build a 24-month SKU-level demand forecast incorporating marketing, social media, and retailer activations.
Maintain the quality and consistency of key forecast changes and Risks & Opportunities.
Partner with retail counterparts to co-create forecasts and buys, aligning on monthly OTB forecasts.
Partner with retail counterparts to build and manage obsolescence/liquidation strategies.
Analyze retailer inventory and sales to create and maintain an annual RTV budget.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional and cross-channel teams.
Collaborate with the Global Supply Planning team to incorporate new trends into inventory planning.
Analyze forecast accuracy issues and develop action plans across the organization.
Manage the internal budget from a demand (sell-in) and inventory management perspective.
Conduct scenario and what-if planning for promotions, new product launches, and seasonal demand shifts.
Lead exception-based forecast reviews, flagging abnormal demand signals and revising forecasts.
Support new product introduction (NPI) forecasting, including cannibalization and phase-in/phase-out analysis.
Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure demand plans translate into feasible production and replenishment plans.
Present demand planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Undertake additional projects as required.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Inventory Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Replenishment Analysis, Supply Chain Planner, or related field, ideally in the beauty or FMCG space.
Ability to manage/mine data from multiple sources to create forecasts, analyze, and prepare statistical reports.
Highly analytical with an aptitude for interpreting and utilizing data to improve and propose change.
Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, forecasting functions)
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus
Experience with FuturMaster is an advantage
Sephora experience is a plus

Location

Americas

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant Manager

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Statistics, Finance or related field

Benefits

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
Find your Magic Days
Birthday leave
Volunteering Day
Professional Development Days
Employee discounts on all Kayali products
Quarterly product gifting

About the Company

Fuelled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan.
KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents.
Our Mission is to make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.
Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free.
Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jewelled bottles.

Equal Opportunity

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination.
We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status.
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.