Demand Planning Leader

Yankee Candle • Shanghai, Shanghai • Posted June 08, 2026

About the Role

Job Summary:

  • This position plays a key role in the delivery of the consensus forecast via analysis, collaboration and influencing, which is a critical information in Sales & Operations planning process.

  • He/She will interact regularly with cross-functional partners including brand, sales, marketing, finance and supply planning team to give full and timely visibility from downstream to upstream.

  • He/She will be able to identify, quantify the risks and opportunities for better service level and lower total supply chain cost.

  • The position would also need to drive continuous improvements on planning accuracy and efficiency.

  • Job Duties:

  • Lead the demand planning process and host local DRM.

  • Generate & improve 18 month rolling forecast with rationale.

  • Collaborate with cross functional team for product phase in/out, promotions, an...