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CV
SUMMARY
My career journey has been diverse and dynamic. Starting in retail sales, I transitioned to internships in 
management and technology risk consulting. Now, as a Demand Planner & Commercial Controller at NUDE 
PROJECT, I blend strategic planning with commercial analysis. My path showcases adaptability and a drive to excel 
in varied professional settings.
EDUCATION
ETSEIB - POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSTIY OF CATALONIA – (UPC) – SPAIN 2022 – Current
MSc Program
Industrial Engineering – Specialized in Supply Chain and Industrial organization.
ETSEIB - POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSTIY OF CATALONIA – (UPC) – SPAIN 2018 – 2022
Bachelor’s degree
Industrial Engineering – Specialized in Supply Chain and Industrial organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NUDE PROJECT.SL, BARCELONA, SPAIN 2022 – Current
Demand Planner / Fashion Buyer / Commercial Controller
• Business Growth & Supplier Negotiation: Drove demand planning efforts that fuelled company growth from 
$5M to $40M+. Led negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and delivery terms, prioritizing the 
operational needs of physical stores.
• Demand Planning & Market Analysis: Spearheaded the development of a product-attribute-based forecasting 
tool to deliver precise demand predictions. Analysed market trends, costs, and margins to provide actionable 
insights that guided strategic decision-making.
• Budget Management & Procurement: Directed the creation and management of purchasing budgets for all 
product lines, ensuring effective resource allocation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial 
targets with business expansion and inventory requirements.
• Product Merchandising & Inventory Optimization: Implemented strategic merchandising processes to 
streamline product distribution in physical stores, enhancing stock turnover while ensuring consistent stock levels 
for high-demand items.
Ernst & Young (EY), BARCELONA, SPAIN 2022 – 2022
Business Consultant Intern specialised in Technology Risk
• Risk Assessment: Assisted in identifying and assessing technology-related risks for various clients, helping them 
understand potential threats and vulnerabilities. Through analysing client systems and processes, I gained insights 
into their technology infrastructure, enabling me to provide tailored risk management recommendations.
• Compliance Evaluation: Supported compliance efforts by ensuring that clients' technology systems met industry 
standards and regulatory requirements. Participated in problem-solving initiatives, collaborating with team 
members to develop effective solutions for clients' technology challenges.
• Documentation: Maintained thorough documentation of project activities, findings, and recommendations, 
ensuring clear communication and accountability throughout the consulting process.
EXTRA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BROWNIE SPAIN, BARCELONA, SPAIN 2021 – 2022
Management Internship
• Operational Analysis: Conducted in-depth analyses of Brownie's operational processes, identifying areas for 
improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
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• Inventory Management: Assisted in managing Brownie's inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels, and 
minimizing stockouts to meet customer demand effectively.
LANGUAGES, TECHNOLOGY & OTHER
• Languages: 
• Spanish: Native
• Catalan: Native
• English: Fluent
• French: Intermediate
• Technology: 
• Data Analysis: Excel, Python, RStudio or Minitab
• Risk Management Software: GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms or similar risk 
assessment tools.
• Documentation Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, or other documentation software.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Retail Technology: Point-of-sale systems and other retail technology solutions.
• Interests: 
• Outdoor Sports as Skiing or Windsurfing. 
• Basketball, Runner, and Swimmer enthusiast.

job description
Demand Senior Planner
Barcelona — SPAIN
HomeJoin our teamExplore opportunitiesDemand Senior Planner
Req ID

92611

Posted

Mar 6, 2025

Function

Planning

Location

Barcelona, B, ES, 08018

ROLE:

Demand Senior Planner

REPORTS TO:

Demand Planning Manager

LOCATION:

Barcelona Hub

 

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT


Within the Supply Chain function sit our Planning teams. With a population of over three hundred people
these teams are a competitor leading, purpose built Global Hub, covering a multitude of Planning areas
where we share best practice in a centralized and standard way to deliver industry leading service at
best cost and the right level of inventory.
Our Global Demand Planning Team are responsible for ensuring good prediction of Sales across the
world. This signal drives the full End to End Supply Chain from logistics through production and onto
supplier orders. The team collaborates with the markets to get the best Business Intelligence to input to
the Machine Learning Models to create the best forecast. The team also ensure all New Product
launches are reflected correctly within the forecast.

 

 

THE ROLE
The Demand Senior Planner executes daily operational activities across the overall forecast (units and values) for a large portfolio.


 

Key Success Measures

 

• Forecast accuracy (WAPE) – measures the accuracy of the weighted absolute percentage error over a 90-day period.
• % cut driven by under forecast – calculates the percentage of inventory cuts driven by under forecasting, indicating instances where demand exceeds forecasted quantities.
• % Forecast completeness – 2-year long range forecast.
• SPP3 – evaluates the bias in the 3-month forecast by measuring the deviation from the actual demand over a 3-month period.
• SPP1 – evaluates the bias in the 1-month forecast by measuring the deviation from actual demand over a 1-month period.
• Bias - measures the overall bias in the process, considering factors such as forecast accuracy, demand variability, and supply chain performance.

 

 

Core Responsibilities
• Input data to build a reasonable demand forecast, in the o9 system, for the portfolio.
• Ensure local Business Units have provided their sales and marketing plans and collaborate with the relevant market teams to resolve any gaps.
• Communicate effectively to any demand related questions or issues for the portfolio.
• Analyze data and information to proactively identify trends and issues, escalating and action planning as appropriate.
• Monitor the forecasting performance of the o9 system for the portfolio and review this with the Data Scientist to improve the models for better performance.
• Monitor the incremental volume requests status to ensure these are being closed in a timely manner and are flowing to the forecast correctly.
• Attending the weekly local market connect meetings to review the demand changes and current performance, sharing new information as appropriate and implementing changes.
• Review exception messages from the system, evaluate and decide the correct course of action and resolve them as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Divisional Planners on the initiative management process by reviewing the data flow to build knowledge into the forecast including giftsets, limited editions, and non-saleable volumes.
• Lead the PDCA cycle unsupported and support Planners in resolving their issues.
• SPOC to a minimum of one local Business Unit, providing guidance/interfacing with Commercial as appropriate.
• Own a specific process and/or be a key systems user, supporting the team with functionality/process, leading improvement, and execution as necessary and collaborate with the Demand Technical team as appropriate.
• Coach and train Planners as necessary on systems and processes and support with the onboarding of new starters.

 

 

 

Continuous Improvement

• Use the processes, systems, and tools available to ensure all tasks are value add.
• Identify improvement opportunities for the area of responsibility, raising these as appropriate and implementing successfully (where possible).
 

 

 

KEY INTERFACES
• Planning Managers and Senior Managers.
• Local BU Planners.
• Category Supply Planning Managers.
• Divisional Planners.
• Data Scientists.

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Degree (or equivalent work experience) in a Supply Chain discipline.
• Planning mastery – strong command of key systems (such as SAP, JDA, OMP, Excel, o9) with technical experience of 2+ areas of Supply Chain Planning.
• Effective communication skills up to and including Manager level.
• Delivering KPIs.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of implementing and following core processes, tools, and improvements.
• Working to deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and analysis.

 

OUR BENEFITS

 

Our competitive remuneration and perks will be matched with your experience and knowledge. As our Global Demand Senior Planner, some of the benefits you will be entitled to, are:

 

Flexibility (flexible working time and work from home up to 50%)
Ticket restaurant (daily diet for meals)
Company products / Access to the company shop
Health insurance
 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

 

A screening call with the recruiters
A first online/in-person interview with hiring managers
A second interview (optionally)
Feedback, verbal offer
Hiring
 

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

Join us in making over the world of beauty!


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