Demand Planning Lead

MOTUL

$90K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field required.
  • 8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related functions.
  • Proven experience managing or leading S&OP processes in a cross-functional environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of improving forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
  • Experience in multi-channel environments (retail, distribution, eCommerce, Tier 1 accounts).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly S&OP process ensuring cross-functional alignment and communication of risks and opportunities.
  • Design and improve standardized demand planning and S&OP processes for scalability and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across various channels.
  • Monitor forecast accuracy using KPIs and propose actionable solutions for supply-demand imbalances.
  • Define and manage inventory strategies, including safety stock policies.
  • Drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory and improve inventory health.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes and collaborate with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Full-time, permanent contract in a dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities to drive significant impact on demand planning and supply chain strategies.
  • Involvement in cross-functional teams, enhancing professional development and networking.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing improvement initiatives to refine skills.
Full Job Description
Position description

Job title

Demand Planning Lead

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job description

Job Title : Demand Planning Lead
Location : Houston, TX (onsite)
Schedule : Full-time
About the role
The Demand Planning Lead supports the North America BU's growth strategy and owns all linked supply chain initiatives surrounding demand planning, forecasting, inventories, and S&OP planning.

1. S&OP and Forecasting
  • Lead the monthly S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely decision-making, and clear communication of risks and opportunities
  • Design and improve standardized demand planning and S&OP processes to enhance scalability and efficiency
  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across all channels (retail, distributors, Tier 1, eCommerce)
  • Monitor forecast accuracy using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics
    Identify supply-demand imbalances and propose actionable, scenario-based solutions
  • Partner with Channel Leads to improve forecast accuracy and service levels

2. Inventory Management
  • Define and manage inventory strategies, including safety stock policies and ABC segmentation
  • Drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and improve inventory health

3. Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and key customers
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity within SAP, including master data management
  • Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for planning processes


Profile

Education / Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required
Master's degree or MBA is a plus

Experience needed:
  • 8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related functions
  • Proven experience managing or leading S&OP processes in a cross-functional environment
  • Demonstrated track record of improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and planning processes
  • Deep knowledge of key inventory performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, MAPE, bias, safety stock, ABC, etc.
  • Experience in multi-channel environments (e.g., retail, distribution, eCommerce, Tier 1 accounts)
  • Strong exposure to data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and inventory optimization

IT Knowledge:

ERP systems (SAP)
Business analytics (Power BI)
Microsoft Office Suite - excellent Excel capabilities
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Position location

Job location

America, USA, Texas, Houston

Location

Houston

Office Location

Houston - Texas - USA

Teleworking (Homeoffice)

No - No teleworking

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

3- Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

6-10 years

Requester

Position start date

04/05/2026

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