Overview
Demand Planner | 4 days in Central London | £45,000-£60,000 + Benefits
I’m partnering with a fast-growing cosmetics scale-up that is building out its Supply Chain & Operations team in the UK and across Europe. They’re now looking for a talented Demand Planner to join their London HQ and play a pivotal role in driving growth.
In this role, you’ll own the demand forecasting process, working cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver accurate forecasts, optimise inventory, and ensure product availability across the UK & EU. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the demand planning function from the ground up and directly support the business’ expansion into new retailers and markets.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain accurate rolling demand forecasts across categories and channels
* Collaborate with Commercial & Marketing to factor in new launches and promotional activity
* Lead monthly demand & supply planning reviews, presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
* Maintain healthy inventory levels, avoiding stockouts and overstock
* Deliver regular reporting on forecast accuracy, demand vs. actuals, and inventory performance
* Support the implementation and optimisation of new demand planning tools and processes
Qualifications
* 3+ years’ experience in demand planning within FMCG/consumer goods
* Energetic, proactive, and with strong communication skills – confident to engage and influence senior stakeholders
* Highly analytical with strong Excel skills - capable creating scenario-based analysis, planning related tools, and demand forecasts without relying solely on systems
* Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset (able to look at the bigger picture/impact of their role on the e2e operations)
* Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
If you’re looking to make your mark in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and help shape the future of a scale-up supply chain, I’d love to hear from you – apply today!
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