Description:
At MiiN Cosmetics, we are pioneers in bringing the best of Korean beauty to Europe. Our passion for K-Beauty drives everything we do, from offering high-quality products to creating a unique and immersive shopping experience. We're looking for a Demand Planner & Buying Controller with a global vision and a keen analytical mind to optimize our product availability and purchasing efficiency.
As an Demand Planner & Buying Controller, you'll be responsible for planning and managing product demand, overseeing the purchasing process, and supervising the production of our private labels, alongside the replenishment of imported brands. Your main objective will be to ensure optimal product availability across all sales channels (B2B and B2C), maximizing operational efficiency, and guaranteeing adherence to the purchasing budget. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a strong analytical background and a passion for optimizing processes in a dynamic retail environment, this is your place!
Are you ready for a new challenge? Read on to learn more about the skills required for this role. If you think you’re the perfect candidate, please apply! We can't wait to meet you!
Please note:
- Our Demand Planner & Buying Controller will be based in Barcelona.
What will be your responsibilities?
Sales Analysis
- Continuously evaluate historical and current sales data.
- Identify trends, seasonality, and behavioral patterns by channel and category.
Global & Channel Demand Forecasting (B2B/B2C)
- Generate and periodically update product forecasts.
- Coordinate with the E-commerce, Wholesale, and Marketing teams to align predictions.
Purchasing & Production Planning
- Plan and monitor purchases of external brands.
- Plan the production of our private labels (Ondo and Meisani) in collaboration with external factories and internal teams.
Replenishment & Stock Control
- Optimize replenishment processes to ensure adequate product coverage.
- Control inventory levels and stock rotation.
Budget Execution
- Monitor the purchasing budget closely.
- Control deviations and propose corrective measures to maintain financial alignment.
Reporting & Analysis
- Generate reports and dashboards for key KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, coverage, rotation).
- Provide support for strategic decision-making through updated analytical information.
Requirements:
What are we looking for?
- Degree in Business Administration (ADE), Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, purchasing, or controlling within retail, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or mass-consumer goods environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets. Knowledge of planning tools (ERP/MRP, Power BI, etc.) is highly valued.
- Analytical, organized, problem-solver, and a strong team player.
- Proactive in proposing improvements to processes and workflows.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, Catalan is a plus.
What do we offer?
- Be part of a fast-growing company in the heart of Barcelona with a hybrid work model.
- Immediate incorporation with a permanent contract and the applicable trial period.
- Vibrant work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development and with a multicultural, dynamic, and innovative team.
- Access to professional training programs.
- Exclusive discounts on MiiN products.
Competitive private health insurance options.If you identify with our vision of turning skincare into an art and are ready to optimize our product flow, we want to hear from you! Submit your application and let's glow together!