Demand Planner, Kayali

Who We Are: Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles.

Our mission: To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary: As the Demand Planner at KAYALI, you will play a crucial role in forecasting product demand, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations for our fragrances and products. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop accurate demand forecasts and drive business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain statistical forecasting models to predict future demand for KAYALI fragrances and products.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to identify patterns and improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with global sales and marketing teams to incorporate insights on new product launches, promotions, and market dynamics into demand forecasts
• Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain teams to optimize stock and minimize excess inventory
• Prepare regular reports on forecast accuracy, inventory metrics, and demand trends for management
• Participate in monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to align demand forecasts with production and financial plans
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance demand planning efficiency and accuracy

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in the beauty or luxury goods industry
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with demand planning software (e.g. SAP APO, Oracle Demantra)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of the fragrance industry and global beauty market trends is a plus

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty, Wishful, and Kayali products
• Quarterly product gifting

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.