KAYALI

Supply Chain

• Own all aspects of sales and inventory forecasting for KAYALI within the Americas
• Lead planning for the Americas business, including forecasting, stock management, and service delivery
• Participate in the monthly S&OP process, representing demand signals and aligning Sales, Marketing, and Supply Planning
• Track and report forecast accuracy and bias by SKU/category, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement
• Own and maintain demand planning systems and master data, including FuturMaster
• Align demand forecasts with Finance planning cycles, including AOP, budget, and latest estimates
• Lead monthly Demand Review overviews for Global Supply Chain and Demand Planning teams
• Forecast inventory and maintain appropriate inventory levels using weeks of supply, sell-through, and trend analysis
• Build sales/inventory launch planning models for expansion within the Americas
• Build SKU-level demand forecasts for the next 24 months incorporating marketing, social media, and retailer activations
• Maintain forecast changes and Risks & Opportunities
• Co-create forecasts and buys with retail counterparts and align on monthly OTB forecasts
• Build and manage obsolescence/liquidation strategies
• Analyze retailer inventory and sales and maintain annual RTV budgets by retailer/brand
• Develop relationships with cross-functional and cross-channel teams
• Incorporate new trends into inventory planning with Global Supply Planning
• Create forecast accuracy action plans across the organization
• Manage the internal demand and inventory budget to support company sales targets and operating profits
• Conduct scenario and what-if planning for promotions, new product launches, and seasonal demand shifts
• Lead exception-based forecast reviews and revise forecasts for abnormal demand signals
• Support NPI forecasting, including cannibalization and phase-in/phase-out analysis
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to translate demand plans into feasible production and replenishment plans
• Present demand planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership during the monthly S&OP cycle
• Complete additional projects as required

Demand Planner – Americas