Location: UK (Hybrid)
Reports to: Demand Planning Manager
Would you like to join a fast-growing (200+ staff), exceptionally brilliant global company?
Do you have experience in stock forecasting, e-commerce planning, and inventory analysis and a positive "can-do" attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure?
Do you want the chance to work with well-known brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Warner Bros, and Barbie?
If so, we want you to join our Planning Team and become a part of our journey. This is a terrific opportunity for a detail-driven and analytical individual to be part of a growing business and utilise their skills within an established team.
Want to know how? Just read on!
Who are Paladone?
Paladone is a wholesale giftware company with offices and teams working globally. Our mission is to create winning trend life lifestyle products that put a smile on the faces of our customers globally.
Along with our own branded products, we offer a comprehensive range of licensed giftware. We work with many exciting mainstream brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and DC Comics.
Who are WeCool toys?
WeCool Toys is a Global Designer and Manufacturer of Dynamic Toys, Crafts, Compounds and more. We own, operate, and manage all vertical and horizontal production, package, export and distribution processes.
WeCool Toys is a new member of Paladone Group Holdings
The opportunity:
We are looking for a talented and driven E-Commerce Planner to join our Planning Team.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our online and marketplace channels (including Paladone and WeCool products) have the right stock, at the right time, at the right price. You'll work closely with Sales, NPD, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to forecast demand, optimise purchasing decisions, and keep products moving efficiently through the supply chain.
This is a high-impact role where your analysis and planning will directly influence commercial decisions, stock efficiency, and sales performance. It offers the chance to work with global household brands, be at the heart of our e-commerce growth strategy, and develop your career in a fast-paced, international environment.
Please note: there will be a requirement to attend our Shoreham-by-Sea office once a month (or as business needs dictate).
What are key duties of the role?
E-Commerce & Product Planning
Forecast and plan stock in conjunction with sales teams, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
Monitor product performance and provide insights on bestsellers, slow-sellers, overstocks, and risks of out-of-stock.
Present stock proposals based on commercial analysis of customer sales trends.
Work to purchase budgets aligned with sales targets.
Maintain SKU classification across regions and support vendor/retailer reporting.
Reporting & Analysis
Develop and maintain forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting for sales and inventory.
Analyse sell-out and sales reports to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
Provide data-driven insight to influence purchasing, stock movements, and future product development.
Collaboration & Communication
Present monthly updates on e-commerce activity in COMFI meetings.
Attend planning and e-commerce meetings, sharing insights and recommendations.
Support the wider planning team during absences and holiday cover.
Work closely with Finance, Sales, NPD, and Operations to deliver a customer-focused supply chain.
What we need you to bring to the team:
Experience in forecasting, demand planning, or e-commerce planning.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas, dashboards).
Experience using ERP systems (Navision preferred) and reporting tools (Power BI desirable).
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What we will offer in return:
Holiday & Work Life Balance
25 days holiday per annum (Plus Bank Holidays)
Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
Flexible Working Hours (Flexible start and finish times between 07:30 and 6:00pm)
Hybrid Working (Working from home 1-2 days per week)
Shorter working day on Birthday
Christmas Closure
Financial
Staff Discount on Products (35% off wholesale price)
Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
Tech & Furniture purchase scheme (Currys & Ikea)
Discounted Legal Services & Free Will
Access to financial advisors
Discounts for retail
Free onsite parking
Social
Social Committee
Annual Sports day
HK Office Olympics
Fully funded Company Christmas party
Fully funded Office and company events
£100 per person annually for department self-organized team social events
Health Promotion
Paid time off to attend medical/dental appointments
Free Eye tests
Free Flu Vaccinations
Wellbeing days
SharePoint portal - advice on healthy eating / lifestyle/ mental wellbeing
Free fruit
Cycle to work scheme
Sports committee & Safety and wellbeing committee
Employee Support
Employee Assistance Programme - (Telus Health)
NHS Top UP- WPA (claim expenses back on Dental and Optical Treatments, Therapies & more)
Access to Mental health coaching
Access to mental health occupational health support
Financial education and support (financial advice, pensions advice, legal services (IEP Financial, Adroit Legal Services)
Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness Action Plans / Menopause Action Plans
Reward and recognition
Annual Pay Review
Company Bonus and Performance bonus
Employee Benefit Trust
Long Service Awards
Kudos portal for peer-to-peer recognition
Refer a friend scheme
Learning and education
Tailored Training and development plans
Investment in training opportunities and
Ability to earn qualifications
ILM leadership courses
Litmos Learning (E-Learning)
Linked in Learning
What is next?
If you are ready to join the Paladone team then click apply and submit your Resume, Covering letter. We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 working days.
Please note: there will be a requirement to attend our Shoreham-by-Sea office once a month (or as business needs dictate).