Demand and Supply Planner

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

This position is required to lead and align with SCM manager to manage demand planning and supply planning to optimize stock level and meet business needs.  Manage communication with Sales, Marketing and other stakeholder to ensure full alignment.

Job Responsibilities:

Demand & Supply Planning

• Analyze historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and develop statistical forecast models and challenge data gathered for relevant team

• Upload the monthly demand plan in the Global DSP tool.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to gather up-to date and accurate information for demand forecasts by channel. Reconcile the gap versus Financial forecast

• Coordinate with cross-functional research activities to refine forecast models based on updated sales and marketing assumptions.

• Monitor stock shortages, proactively identify potential inventory issues, and resolve them promptly to prevent service disruptions.

• Review and agree on inventory replenishment plans, considering market-specific characteristics to ensure meeting inventory target.

• Provide input on inventory strategies for existing and new products.

• Ensure demand planning accuracy by continuously improving forecasting methods and data integrity.

​Supply Planning Coordination

• Align business department action plans with supply planning activities to ensure smooth operations.

• Utilize Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
   

Import & Export Management:

• Coordinate with transportation logistics to optimize costs and minimize lead times for inbound shipments of products.

• Collect and provide full set of shipping documents for customs clearance. In charge of LSP communication for customs clearance, engage to secure compliance and related regulatory requirement

• Plan cargo and handle import-related issues, such as cargo tracing and transport insurance cases.

• Monitor FTA compliance and arrange preferential duty agreements.

• Prepare export documents and communicate with receivers regarding documents and schedules for ad-hoc exports.
   

Monthly Report:

• Responsible for monthly closing and reporting, including inventory reconciliation and validation.

• Update and report KPIs (DPA & DPB, MOH) including analysis

• Provide inventory holding projection to Finance for working capital analysis
   

Bad Goods Management

• Report monthly destruction expenses and inventory provisions.

• Coordinate with the Business Unit and the Head of Supply Chain to develop aging stock depletion plans aimed at minimizing write-offs.

• Prepare any reports and data along with business needs.

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years of Supply Chain management

• Professional certification through APICS, either CSCP or CPIM, is advantageous

• Hands on experience in Demand Forecasting and Supply Planning process including leading the S&OP process

• Preferable to have past experience in managing Logistics and Customer service

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make sound recommendations.

• Understanding o

• f supply chain principles and inventory management techniques.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.

• Experience FMCG industries are preferable.

• Honest & open, results oriented, and a can-do approach/mentality toward constructive goals.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  Business level in Japanese and English with excellent communication skills