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Job description:
Demand & Supply Planner – Hybrid - Harlow
Ready to bring passion into your career?
A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is committed to innovation and independence, with a mission to "make life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".
Operating in over 150 countries, we are the top skincare company in Europe and expanding rapidly in Asia and the Americas.
We value diversity and are committed to inclusion. Do you want to help write our next chapter?
The role:
Responsible for forecasting activities related to customers and products, creating and maintaining forecast models, and integrating business intelligence from various sources to ensure accurate demand planning that meets financial targets.
What you’ll do:
1. Manage demand forecasting, ordering, and inventory for a specific product category, ensuring KPIs like fill rate, forecast accuracy, and stock coverage are met.
2. Update forecasts on an 18-month rolling horizon, using statistical models and local marketing insights.
3. Input manual forecasts into DMP, managing statistical forecasts at matrix and item levels.
4. Clean historical data, considering factors like sell-through, supply issues, promotions, and exceptional events.
5. Reconcile forecasts with budgets and prepare for monthly S&OP demand reviews.
6. Collaborate with customers and internal teams (marketing, commercial, finance) to refine forecasts.
7. Forecast end-of-life and launch activities manually in the demand module.
8. Maintain product master data, including lifecycle, new product evolution, and local activities.
9. Monitor inventory levels, raise orders, and adjust plans to prevent stock depreciation.
10. Liaise with global planning, distribution, and supply teams on product and stock issues.
11. Generate monthly KPI reports, stock valuation, and budget tracking reports.
12. Support the S&OP process with data, reports, and analysis.
13. Drive process improvements through stakeholder collaboration.
You are :
* Highly literate and numerate, with advanced Excel skills.
* Self-motivated with operational knowledge.
* Able to meet budget targets and understand industry trends and legislation.
You have:
* Over 3 years of proven demand planning experience, including forecasting for new products and managing safety stock.
* Knowledge of SAP/APO/M3/JDE, Manugistics, Oracle Demand Planning, or similar software, plus Microsoft Office.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Effective communication skills across all levels and with suppliers.
We have:
* 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa products.
* Innovative products and services.
* A commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
* An inclusive corporate culture and development opportunities.
* Attractive benefits, including flexible work options.
If you are curious, driven, and eager to take on new challenges, join us.
At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for employees and customers. We value inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Learn more at www.groupeclarins.com
Additional details:
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain
* Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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