Demand Planner - Hammersmith, United Kingdom - Omorovicza Cosmetics

Description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in driving and shaping the way our supply chain supports global business growth. You will serve as the primary liaison for commercial partners, ensuring a seamless balance between commercial/consumer needs and supply capability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to improve demand forecasting techniques and tools, contributing to the optimisation of our supply chain processes and to make a significant impact on business success through demand planning excellence.

Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting and Management:

• Develop and deliver accurate demand forecasts over a 1 to 2 year horizon, utilising Excel tools and incorporating the latest consumption rates.
• Ensure demand plans accurately reflect known marketing activities, product launch timings, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to evaluate the likely impact of commercial investments on demand.
• Reconcile and report on the accuracy of past demand plans and sales forecasts at SKU and customer level detail.

Supply Signal Conversion and Inventory Optimisation:

• Translate forecasts into actionable supply signals, providing item-level recommendations and flow strategies to maximise product availability while optimising cash and inventory.
• Contribute insights to stocking policies and monitor supply readiness and inventory risks, particularly during promotional and new selling periods.
• Proactively resolve and communicate supply-related issues to stakeholders, ensuring alignment across functions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct root cause investigations and develop action plans to continuously improve forecast accuracy and supply performance.
• Prepare relevant supply chain materials for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance integrated planning capabilities and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced MS Excel skills, with knowledge of PowerBI/SQL preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Understanding of demand planning concepts, tools, and methodologies.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

• Capacity to work effectively under tight deadlines and deliver results with pace.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.