Demand Planning Associate

Title: Demand Planning AssociateIndustry: CosmeticsLocation: El Segundo, CADuration: 6 monthsResponsibilitiesSupport monthly demand forecasting activities for a designated product portfolio using historical sales trends, statistical models, and business inputsPartner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support the S&OP planning processIncorporate promotional activity, product launches, and market intelligence into forecast planning and demand analysisAnalyze forecast accuracy, bias, and demand trends to identify root causes and provide actionable recommendationsSupport inventory planning initiatives to help maintain service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventoryRequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree completed within the last 12 months, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fieldStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify trendsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholdersSkillsDemand ForecastingS&OP PlanningStatistical ModelsData AnalysisInventory PlanningExcelSupply ChainAnalytical SkillsCommunicationCross-functional CollaborationHourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.ref_id: c4c100ea-8f76-4daf-a7f5-99ed7e2b9b80