Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, hair color and styling, and skin and body care. Coty is the global leader in fragrance, a strong number two in professional hair color & styling, and number three in color cosmetics. Coty’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. Coty and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.

ABOUT COTY KOREA

Established in 2012, Coty Korea is a joint venture (JV) business with LG H&H. Main brands are Gucci, Burberry, Tiffany&Co, Chloe, Philosophy, CK, Adidas, just to name a few. As a compact entity, most of functions work individually, linking with the JV partners. Due to its structural nature, SCM is one of the crucial functions in Korea, directly connecting with JV and managing forecast/supply, and formed with strong teamwork. We are recruiting a demand planner who wishes to grow and enjoy the career journey together.

THE ROLE

This role will lead KR S&OP and manage demand/supply planning for part of the portfolio that Korea carries. As a key member of the organization, there will be extensive opportunities for exposure to the global team. This role will interface with various global SCM teams, local Marketing & Finance and JV partners as well as KR SCM team including Logistics/DP, RA/QA and 3PL. Acting with autonomy, this role is ideal for someone who seeks for challenges and growth to be a leader in the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Based on bottom-up forecast from JV, manage monthly split and quarterly/annual S&OP according to launching plan as well as supply situation and load forecast into system
• Identify supply related Risks & Opportunities
• Place bi-weekly orders and communicate any cuts or production delays on core items with JV and local multi-function team.
• Follow up on forecast increase/decrease with JV and request additional supply to global SCM where needed
• Optimize inventory management to
  • secure flawless replenishment and on-time delivery to JV;
  • optimize inventory positions (minimize ageing/ excess risks)
• Oversee the inbound shipments, provide feedback on risks and suggest gap-fill items to avoid sales loss
• Maintain S&OP deck with up-to-date product master and supply information from global SCM
• Weekly or bi-weekly connect with Hub DRP and APAC customer service
• Close communication on monthly purchase plan with JV for forecast accuracy
• Prepare and lead S&OP and KPI meeting
• Month-end sales and inventory reconciliation and submit offline market reports
• Order cut and sell-out data analysis and intervene JV forecast where needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5years’ experience in Demand/Supply planning OR other SCM field, preferably in FMCG industry
• Advanced user of Excel and a user of other digital technologies
• Attention to details
• Fluency in English and Korean, both written and verbal
• Proven record of quick adaptability and fast learner
• Positive and flexible mindset/passion to learn and improve
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• SAP/o9/JDA experience is a plus

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Customer, results and action oriented – absolute focus on the customer while balancing cost
• Technical knowledge – ERP and excel savvy, good sense of number
• Planning, organizing and coordinating – able to plan and coordinate efforts across divisions, ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - solid understanding of key business drivers and ability to add value
• Presentation skills – ability to present and communicate with confidence.
• Influencing skills – ability to build collaborative relationships, lead cross functionally when required
• Good communication skills and team player

COTY VALUES

Own it. Drive it

I’m accountable, relentless and tenacious

Live beauty; breathe beauty 

I love beauty, know beauty and want to reinvent beauty for my consumers

Think like a start up 

I’ll beat the big guys by acting fast with new ideas executed superbly

Be brave & go beyond 

I go the extra mile, because targets are there to be beaten

Win for the team 

Coty is my work family and a win is only a win if it is for the entire team