- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
Shiseido seeks a Demand Planner to lead forecasting and inventory planning, support demand reviews and new launches, and collaborate across functions to meet service, inventory and financial targets. The role is based in New York; base pay varies by geographic location, and additional compensation may include participation in a bonus program.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly saleable and non-saleable forecasts for Shiseido, supported by detailed analysis, and assist the Manager in improving forecast accuracy, inventory levels, customer service and financial performance.
- Reconcile unit forecasts across an 18-month horizon with gross sales financial forecasts to ensure consistency and reasonableness.
- Lead monthly non-revenue forecasting, including analysis and reporting.
- Gather and incorporate qualitative input from Sales and Marketing on market trends, promotions, launches and risks affecting future demand.
- Partner with Supply Planning to follow up on out-of-stocks, constrained SKUs and supply risks.
- Manage potential inventory liabilities through root-cause analysis and action planning to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
- Support the Manager in preparing for Monthly Pre-Consensus and Executive S&OP meetings with Marketing, Sales, Finance and Sales Operations.
- Prepare, consolidate and maintain saleable and non-saleable demand plans across several new launch initiatives.
- Attend recurring meetings as needed, including low-stock reviews, excess and obsolete inventory discussions, and cross-functional planning meetings, with ongoing training and development.
- Perform ad hoc analyses and support special projects as required.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the organization’s vision, mission and values.
Qualifications
- A four-year academic degree in a relevant field or related job experience.
- At least 2 years of demand planning experience in a supply chain role.
- Competence with computerized IT systems, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and associated scheduling and forecasting software packages.
- Strong data management and analytical skills.
- Exposure to APICS and CPIM certification preferred.
- Understanding of end-to-end demand planning functions and linkages.
- Positive attitude, commitment to work and projects, and ownership and accountability.
- Enthusiastic, creative team player.
- SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of demand planning experience in a supply chain role.
Education
A four-year academic degree in a relevant field, or related job experience.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; 401(k) with 6% company match; talent development and learning programs; internal and international mobility; product discounts and annual gratis; employee-led affinity groups; tuition reimbursement; eligibility for the bonus program, which allows overachievement.
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