Demand Planner | 12 Month FTC| Aesop London
Join to apply for the Demand Planner | 12 Month FTC| Aesop London role at Aesop
Demand Planner | 12 Month FTC| Aesop London
Join to apply for the Demand Planner | 12 Month FTC| Aesop London role at Aesop
For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.
Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.
We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Regional Demand Planner will partner on managing the overall demand plan for the region, which includes forecasting at a SKU x channel x month x DC level. With strong collaboration and communication skills, you will work with and influence diverse stakeholders to make decisions and align behind a plan.
The objective of the role is to deliver best in class demand planning to ensure forecast accuracy, forecast Bias, financial alignment, and to drive the S&OP process in region effectively through identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. This requires alignment of a 24-month rolling Regional Demand Plan in collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups across Marketing, Visual merchandising, Merchandise planning, Finance, Retail Operations, and other functions.
Please note that this role is an 12 FTC contract.
We are also looking, ideally, for candidates with immediate availabilities'.
Main Responsibilities
* Responsible for facilitating the monthly Regional Demand Review process and ensure FuturMaster reflects the latest regional Demand Plan for both baseline statistical forecasts and Scheduled Demand for the next 18-month period
* Collaborate with regional teams to ensure the forecasts accurately reflects impact such as new customers, new channels, seasonality etc.
* Manages all Demand related activities in Futurmaster such as Supersessions, deletions, history cleansing, exception reporting parameters, statistical forecast review, revisions to Key Customers
* Monitors weekly demand consumptions and contributes to Weekly Tactical Demand and Supply Review in region to ensure demand is prioritised in case of stock constraints.
* Facilitates all local Demand related meetings as well as the Regional Demand S&OP meeting (monthly with Country Managers and Global Demand Planning Manager)
* Communicates Risks/Opportunities to the Demand plan and tracks the initiatives
* Reviews and understands gaps between forecast and budget and communicates these with key stakeholders.
* Able to review existing processes with a focus on driving improvements and taking stakeholders on the change management agenda thus achieving the right balance between cost, service, and efficiency.
Who are we looking for?
* Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting/supply chain planning role
* Experience with S&OP a necessity, IBP experience preferred
* Advanced analytic capability with a strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
* Expert level knowledge in Power BI, Tableau, Excel a positive
* Cross functional collaboration skills with Marketing, Finance, Sales and Operations teams
* Cosmetics, FMCG, Retail experience a plus
* Experience with different planning systems
What's On Offer –
We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering, and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include –
* Flexible, hybrid working pattern
* Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
* Paid volunteering allowance for all employees
* Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance
* Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities
* Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment alongside a talented team.
* An inclusive B-corp with vegan and cruelty-free certified products.
Aesop proactively seeks out curious, creative, passionate individuals who think laterally and are capable of delivering work of the highest standard. We place great importance on employee retention and development.
If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please do apply now.
Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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