Hiring: Manager, Demand Planning Company: The Avon Company Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:42:20 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SAP About the job Experience: •75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia, before expanding our business by merging with The Avon Company to introduce and grow our robust brand portfolio in the US and Canada. •Over 75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia, before expanding our business by merging with The Avon Company to introduce and grow our robust brand portfolio in the US and Canada. Required Skills: •Within a business model that sells cosmetics through B2B and E-commerce channels, the Demand Planning function is responsible for developing accurate and actionable demand plans tailored to each channel's distinct characteristics, translating business strategies into detailed, SKU-level sales forecasts. •Actively collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to understand business plans, sales strategies, promotions, market trends, customer requirements, and other demand drivers, and incorporate these inputs into the demand planning process. •Develop and maintain SKU-level Demand Plans by translating sales estimates, business plans, and product movement plans into detailed forecasts by SKU, channel, customer, and time period. •Analyze actual sales performance against previous forecasts and plans to identify gaps, trends, and root causes, and use these insights to improve the accuracy and reliability of future Demand Plans. •Continuously review and validate future sales plans with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure that forecasts reflect the latest business expectations, market conditions, and commercial activities. •Actively facilitate and support S&OP process by providing accurate demand forecasts, identifying demand risks and opportunities, and facilitating alignment between commercial plans and supply requirements. •Monitor forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and other demand planning KPIs, and proactively identify areas requiring adjustment or corrective action. •Translate changes in sales plans, promotions, new product launches, product discontinuations, and other business initiatives into corresponding SKU-level demand changes. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business information and data into actionable demand plans. •Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to actively collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders. •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets and complex spreadsheets. •Proactive mindset with a strong willingness to explore new ideas, develop new processes, and continuously improve existing ways of working. •Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing business environment. •Bilingual Korean / English strongly preferred. Compensation: •Eligible for benefits as of date of hire (health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary programs) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!