Kayari Maeda
About Kayari Maeda
Kayari Maeda is the Associate Manager of Demand Planning for North Asia at SC Johnson, with a background in demand and supply planning roles at Philip Morris International, 欧莱雅, and 西门子.
Current Role and Responsibilities at SC Johnson
Kayari Maeda currently serves as Associate Manager Demand Planning for North Asia at SC Johnson. In this role, Maeda is responsible for overseeing demand planning strategies across multiple markets in the region. This includes managing forecasting processes, optimizing inventory levels, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on supply chain objectives. Maeda leverages extensive experience in demand planning and fluency in Japanese and Chinese to enhance cross-regional strategies.
Previous Experience at Philip Morris International
Before joining SC Johnson, Kayari Maeda worked as a Demand Planner at Philip Morris International in Japan from 2020 to 2021. During this period, Maeda played a key role in optimizing inventory levels and reducing excess stock. The work involved detailed analysis of market trends and consumer demand to create more accurate forecasts, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Professional Background at 欧莱雅
Kayari Maeda held multiple roles at 欧莱雅, starting as a Sales Administration Executive for Atelier Cologne from 2016 to 2017, followed by the position of Demand & Supply Planner for Biotherm from 2017 to 2018 in 上海. In these roles, Maeda implemented a new forecasting model that improved demand accuracy for Biotherm products. Responsibilities included managing supply chain logistics, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring optimal inventory levels.
Early Career at 西门子
Kayari Maeda began a professional career at 西门子, first as an Intern-Team Assistant from 2012 to 2013 in 大连, 中国 辽宁省, and then as a Material Supply Planner & Buyer from 2013 to 2015. During the tenure at 西门子, Maeda developed and led training sessions for new demand planning software, significantly enhancing team efficiency. Maeda also contributed to a significant reduction in lead times for material supply, thereby improving overall production timelines.
Educational Background
Kayari Maeda graduated from 大连外国语大学, where the focus of studies was on English (International Marketing). Maeda achieved a 学士 and attended the university from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided a strong foundation in international market dynamics and communication skills, which are continually leveraged in a professional capacity.