Demand Planning Leader

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A natural cosmetic brand inspired by phytotherapy and aromatherapy

Hiring Background

This is a newly created position.

Desired Level

We are looking for candidates equivalent to internal roles from Leader to Assistant Manager level.
The ideal age range is 32 to 47 years old.

Team Structure

This position belongs to the Operations Department specifically in the Demand Planning Team.

Operations Department: Approximately 20 members
Demand Planning Team: 3 members including this position
Reporting Line: Reports to the Demand Planning Senior Manager (a French national; communication is in English)

Selection Process

1st Interview: With the Demand Planning Senior Manager HR (in English & Japanese)
2nd Interview: With the Operations Director Demand Planning Senior Manager (in person)

Compensation Budget

Leader Level: Fixed annual salary up to approx. 6.3 million incentive bonus
Assistant Manager Level: Fixed annual salary up to approx. 7.5 million incentive bonus
Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.

Breakdown:

Fixed Annual Salary Monthly salary 14 months
(Includes two seasonal bonuses and 40 hours of deemed overtime pay)
Incentive Bonus Standard 10% of fixed annual salary
(Monthly salary 4 months 10% variable based on company and individual performance)

Work Style

Employees are required to work in the office 2 days per week.
Remote work is allowed on the remaining weekdays.
(Example: For a 5-day workweek: 2 days in-office 3 days remote)

Job Details

Job Function / Position: Demand Planning Leader Assistant Manager
Job Title: N/A
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: N/A

Location:
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Hanzomon Station
About 5 minutes on foot from Yurakucho Line Kojimachi Station

Benefits

2 annual bonuses
1 performance-based bonus per year (based on company and personal performance)
Annual salary review (based on company and personal performance)
Commuting allowance (as per company policy)
Full social insurance coverage
Employee discount system
Annual health check-up
Group welfare insurance
Defined contribution pension system
Anniversary leave system
Volunteer leave system
Access to company resorts and sports club facilities

Holidays & Leave

5-day workweek (weekends and public holidays off)
Year-end and New Year holidays

Working Hours

Flextime system (Standard working day: 7.5 hours)
No core time
Flexible time: 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
Minimum 4 hours of work per day within the flexible time range
Required to work in the office at least 8 days per month (remaining weekdays can be remote)

Position Overview and Mission

The Demand Planning team is at the heart of business planning working closely with Marketing Sales Finance and the Leadership team in Japan as well as the supply planning teams in Geneva and Manosque. The team is split into two areas: Demand Planning/Forecasting and Procurement. This role focuses on demand planning for assigned brands collaborating with the Senior Demand Planning Manager and coordinating with Procurement Logistics and Customer Service & Support within Japan.

Job Responsibilities

1. Forecasting (60%)

Lead the local S&OP process to ensure accurate insight-driven forecasts
Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals
Build strong relationships across Marketing Sales Finance and Supply Chain

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)

Collaborate within the Demand Planning team
Work closely with Logistics Sales Marketing and Finance departments

3. Other Support Tasks (10%)

Forecasting of training materials samples and testers
Forecasting for packaging such as wrapping and boxes

4. Supply Planning (10%)

Support the supply planning function

Requirements

English Proficiency: High Business to Fluent

Able to participate in meetings discussions and debates in English
Can independently prepare English materials and presentations
Can handle professional English communication via email

Must-Have

2 years of experience in the retail or FMCG supply chain sector (including S&OP or Procurement)
Financial knowledge and data analysis experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Japanese fluency at N1 level or higher

Nice-to-Have

Experience in Demand Planning
Background in cosmetics fashion/apparel or owned-brand retail

Competencies

Strong communication and collaboration
Action-oriented and results-driven
Self-starter with strong ownership
Team player excellent relationship builder
Organized and detail-oriented
Resilient and adaptable
Strong under pressure
Commitment to continuous improvement

Job DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEWA natural cosmetic brand inspired by phytotherapy and aromatherapyHiring BackgroundThis is a newly created position.Desired LevelWe are looking for candidates equivalent to internal roles from Leader to Assistant Manager level.The ideal age range is 32 to 47 years old....