Demand Planner

Our client is a leading global cosmetic contract manufacturer and innovation partner that develops, produces, and packages makeup, skincare, haircare, personal care, and fragrance products for many of the world's top beauty brands. The Demand Planner is responsible for supporting and managing the demand planning process by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining high‑quality demand data. The role plays a key part in developing reliable demand forecasts within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, ensuring strong alignment between commercial inputs, revenue projections, and supply chain requirements. The Demand Planner operates with a high level of autonomy, actively contributing insights, challenging assumptions, and driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and planning processes. DEMAND PLANNING & FORECASTING OWNERSHIP ▪ Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand forecasts using historical data, statistical models, and validated commercial inputs. ▪ Create an accurate and reliable demand plan by consolidating inputs from internal divisions, enabling company to manage integrated demand and projected revenues. ▪ Ensure demand plans are clearly communicated to Supply Chain to support effective supply, production, and inventory planning. ▪ Actively identify demand risks and opportunities and propose mitigation or improvement actions. DEMAND PLANNING SYSTEMS & SAP ▪ Use and maintain Demand Planning software and SAP (e.g. SAP IBP, SAP APO, or SAP ERP demand modules) as the primary planning tools. ▪ Analyze multiple demand scenarios to support business decision‑making and define the most realistic and robust demand plan. ▪ Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and master‑data quality within SAP and demand planning systems. ▪ Support enhancements to planning models, parameters, and processes in collaboration with IT and Supply Chain teams. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION & S&OP ▪ Actively collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance to gather, review, and validate demand assumptions. ▪ Play a key role in S&OP meetings by presenting demand analyses, explaining variances, and supporting demand consensus. ▪ Facilitate effective information flow among divisions, enabling aligned decision‑making and a robust Demand Consensus plan. ▪ Act as a point of contact for demand‑related topics within the assigned scope (products, customers, or regions). REPORTING, ANALYSIS & KPI TRACKING ▪ Prepare regular demand planning reports and dashboards using SAP and planning tools. ▪ Monitor forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and other relevant demand planning KPIs. ▪ Perform root‑cause analysis of forecast deviations and support corrective and preventive actions. ▪ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing forecast reliability and planning efficiency. Education/Certification: ▪ Bachelor"s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related field. Knowledge Required: Must have 2-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role. ▪ Hands‑on experience with SAP demand planning solutions (IBP, APO, or equivalent). ▪ Solid understanding of S&OP / IBP processes and cross‑functional planning dynamics. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, Al-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Synerfac Technical Staffing and our contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at