About Us
Wild is scaling at a pace that renders traditional spreadsheets obsolete. We are looking for a forward‑thinking Demand Planning Manager to lead our forecasting strategy and bridge the gap between traditional S&OP and AI‑driven supply chain management. This mid‑level role reports to the Demand Planning Lead.
Forecasting & S&OP Excellence
* Own and coordinate the full monthly S&OP cycle, including forecasting sessions and forecast accuracy reviews.
* Own DTC and retail global forecast inputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and commercial alignment across all territories.
* Translate account management EPOS data and buyer insights into precise operational order forecasts for retail customers.
* Manage bottom‑up consensus and reconcile against top‑down financial targets, clearly articulating gaps, risks, and volume‑value opportunities.
Advanced Quant, Reporting & AI
* Interrogate large, complex datasets, identifying metrics and outliers that move the dial.
* Build and continuously improve demand planning reporting using AI and automation tools.
* Automate repetitive manual data entry through AI agents or workflows.
* Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias measurement, embedding a culture of quantitative rigor.
Stock Risk & Supply Alignment
* Actively manage stock risks across the portfolio, flagging demand changes to Supply Planning.
* Monitor stock cover, aged stock, and write‑off risk, owning the Risk and Opportunities register.
* Support range review processes to ensure clean transitions between old and new SKUs.
People & Stakeholder Management
* Manage the Demand Planning Executive team, setting priorities and developing technical and commercial capability.
* Act as a strong cross‑functional collaborator with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Planning, influencing behaviour and driving alignment.
* Communicate complex planning challenges clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders, focusing on recommendations.
What We Need From You
* Strong retail demand planning background with experience translating EPOS and account‑level forecasts into operational plans.
* Proficiency in manipulating and interrogating large datasets using Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, or BI platforms, comfortable with statistical forecasting methods.
* Experience coordinating S&OP or IBP cycles in a fast‑paced consumer goods environment.
* Hands‑on experience using AI or automation tools to improve reporting speed, accuracy, or insight generation.
* High agency: build tools or processes to eliminate manual work.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, synthesising complex data into clear narratives for senior audiences.
* Leadership experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
* Interest in FMCG/D2C and using AI to help sustainable products reach more bathrooms globally.
What You’ll Get From Us
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and 9 extra remote working days.
* Hybrid working: 3 days a week in our London office.
* 4% Company Pension.
* Mental well‑being support through Spill.
* Private healthcare through Vitality.
* Weekly early finishes and social events.
* Annual L&D budget.
* Free breakfast.
* Free and discounted Wild products.
* 2 team volunteering days and 2 personal volunteering days.
At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make any adjustments to help you perform your best in the process, please let us know.
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