Kao EMEA & Americas · 10 hours ago
Associate Director, Demand & Supply Planning
Cincinnati
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expKao is a company focused on supply chain efficiency, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Demand and Supply Planning. The role involves leading integrated strategies for demand and supply planning, ensuring alignment across various departments while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
BeautyChemicalConsumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Oversee the demand planning process to ensure the development of data-driven forecasts across all sectors
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to resolve Gaps between Consensus Forecast and Budget/LE, targeting "one number"
Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy (MAPE/BIAS/Outlier) through analytics, PDCA, and process refinement
Oversee the supply planning process to ensure optimal inventory levels, maximizing service levels, minimizing slow moving/obsolete, and driving cost efficiency across the network
Drive efficient scheduling processes for In-house manufacturing, balancing capacity and efficiencies against supply planning objectives
Ensure contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented
Initiate and support TCR activities to improve Total Supply Chain Costs
Partner with Procurement, Quality, Logistics and other SCM cross teams to give supply chain excellence and support business objectives
Collaborate with Affiliates to ensure pan-regional and broader objectives are met on service and inventory
Champion the use of both advanced tools as well as simple quick win-visualization options to drive efficiencies and enhance responsiveness
Ensure data integrity and support scenario planning for strategic initiatives
Manage and mentor the Demand & Supply Planning team, fostering a climate of accountability and continuous improvement
Build team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management
Promote collaboration across broader SCM teams to drive operational excellence
Communicate risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies proactively across key business partners
Support cross teams within and beyond supply chain and influence decisions that drive the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Analytics or related field
8+ years progressive experience in supply chain, demand planning, or operations management
5+ years in leadership or managerial roles
Proven experience with S&OP/IBP processes, forecasting, and inventory optimization
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority
Preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Analytics or related field
5+ years in leadership or managerial roles within Consumer Goods Industry
Benefits
Healthcare
401(k) plus company match
36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick)
Company
Kao EMEA & Americas
This is the official account of Kao in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Americas region with our main hubs in London (UK), Darmstadt (Germany), Amersfoort (the Netherlands) and Cincinnati (USA).
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Oasis Management
2024-12-10Post Ipo Equity
1949-05-16IPO
Leadership Team
T
Tomoko Uchiyama
Executive Officer and President
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