Demand Supply Planner

About the Role

An established international luxury goods company is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning leader to join its Global Logistics & Supply Chain Centre in Dublin, Ireland. This role provides a chance to be part of a prominent global business with an extensive retail and distribution network worldwide. The company prides itself on quality, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a collaborative and internationally diverse work environment offering long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive demand forecasting process by utilizing statistical models, advanced analytics, and AI-powered forecasting tools.
• Oversee the Demand Review component within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.
• Ensure alignment of demand plans with business objectives, financial budgets, and long-range planning goals.
• Develop inventory strategies, establish target stock levels, and implement regional safety stock policies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance inventory efficiency while preserving product availability.
• Create planning methodologies, define KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of demand and inventory planning specialists.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, Merchandising, and Distribution departments.
• Effectively communicate planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Champion process improvements and challenge prevailing approaches to working methods.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Strong experience in Supply Chain Planning with emphasis on Demand and Inventory Planning.
• Proven leadership record with previous people management experience.
• Good mastery of forecasting techniques and inventory management strategies.
• Background working within an S&OP environment.
• Commercially aware with understanding of financial aspects including working capital management.
• Strong analytical aptitude combined with project management skills.
• Familiarity with scenario planning, forecasting software, and data analysis tools.
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Italian is an asset.

Desired Attributes

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership approach.
• Critical thinking and adept at problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships across multiple functions.

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally recognized international organization.
• Take charge of a strategic planning function with high visibility and impact.
• Lead transformation efforts and help advance planning capabilities.
• Work within a multicultural, collaborative environment that encourages professional development and growth opportunities.