APAC Demand Planning and S&OP Manager

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, employing approximately 4,700 people.

The Regional Demand Planning and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) Manager leads the demand forecasting and S&OP processes across APAC. This role is pivotal in aligning cross‑functional teams, driving forecast accuracy, and ensuring supply chain agility to meet business objectives.

• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and historical data. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to gather inputs and validate assumptions. Monitor forecast performance and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• S&OP Leadership: Lead the regional S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans. Facilitate regional monthly S&OP meetings with key stakeholders to review performance, risks, and opportunities. Drive consensus on demand plans and ensure timely communication of changes across the organization.
• Analytics & Reporting: Provide insights and analytics to support decision‑making and scenario planning. Develop KPIs and dashboards to track forecast accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to enhance forecasting and S&OP maturity. Champion digital tools and automation to streamline planning processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the regional S&OP point of contact for global supply chain initiatives. Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure seamless execution.

10+ years of proven Demand Planning, S&OP, Supply Chain Planning management. International Demand Planning management across multi‑countries within a wide matrix organization and a diverse cross‑cultural context. Solid experience as a Senior Project Manager managing multiple projects from business case through approval and a track‑record of delivering excellent results to deadlines. Must have a solid appreciation and understanding of corporate and commercial strategies.

Masters degree with a major in Supply Chain / Planning management. Certification in Project Management highly desirable. APICs certification well regarded.

• Functional Competencies: Excellent Demand Planning management skills. Strong background and experience in statistical forecasting processes and tools, advanced planning analytics and data science (SAP APO, IBP, Excel, Power BI). Solid analytical & numeracy skills. Deployment of business change programs. Strong coaching & training ability on process and system solutions. Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritising tasks based on demand despite changes in work scope or focus.
• Leadership & Individual effectiveness skills: Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Innovative thinker with continuous improvement mindset. Systems/process driven with attention to detail. Self‑motivation, strong work ethic, and a passion for being hands‑on in their work. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Outstanding ability to communicate clearly in a multi‑cultural environment. Team player. High Performance orientation & Results driven. Mature customer & commercial focus. Open‑minded, collaborative and team‑oriented attitude with the ability to think outside the box for solutions to complex challenges. Able to navigate a large complex matrix organisation while retaining the pace required within a growth business. Fluency of English is required, bi‑lingual capabilities a plus.

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