Demand Planner

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Join our team in the role of Demand Planner and immerse yourself in the exciting world of beauty and analytics! As a crucial member of our Demand Planning team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products reach our customers at the right time and in the right quantities. Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the forecasting our customer’s demand on a 12–18-month planning horizon at SKU level.

What you'll do:

Demand Forecasting

- Utilise your keen analytical skills and passion for numbers to forecast product demand accurately
- Manage and execute an 18-month rolling SKU level demand plan
- By analysing historical data, market trends, and promotional activities, you'll develop forecasts that drive inventory planning and production scheduling
- Be responsible for the reconciliation of the demand plan to sales budgets via the monthly S&OP process

Data Analysis & Reporting

- Dive into data analytics to identify patterns and trends, providing actionable insights to enhance forecasting accuracy and bias
- Provide reports that will be instrumental in guiding strategic decision-making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with various departments such as Supply Planning, Sales, and Commercial Planning to align demand plans with business objectives
- Your ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships will be vital in driving collaboration across the organisation
- Challenge assumptions when significant deviations occur within the forecast and budgets, and escalate as needed to drive resolution

Continuous Improvements

- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes and systems
- Use your innovative mindset and proactive approach to contribute to the overall optimization of our supply chain operations

What you'll have:

- Experience in a planning or merchandising role
- A genuine passion for the beauty industry is essential
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as strong mathematical and forecasting mindset
- Strong communication and presentation skills. Concisely presents complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences
- Intermediate MS Excel skills
- Builds collaborative strong relationships cross-functionally
- Working knowledge of Kinaxis or similar platform would be beneficial
- Working knowledge of Netsuite would be beneficial

What you'll get:

🌟 The opportunity to be part of an incredible, driven team

💻 Core hours 10-4: Flex your day

🏠 Hybrid working: 2 days per week at home

💖 Friday time for you: 3.30pm finishes

🏖️ 25 days holiday

🎂 Birthday Day off

🎄Christmas Bonus Day

🧘‍♀️£500 per year Wellness Allowance

🏷️ 40% Product Discount

💞 24/7 EAP & Wellbeing platform via Retail Trust

🛍️ Retailer Discounts via Circular Benefits

👛 Pension Scheme

🤒 Enhanced Sick Pay

👣 Enhanced Family Leave