Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Central London - Hybrid working

Our client believes in creating the best in beauty for everyone! You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self and to share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything our client sets out to do. With over 2000 employees in over 22 countries, the company is a truly global beauty business. Headquartered in the US with other locations in major cities around the world, these global beauty brands is what everyone is talking about, but they still manage to maintain a true SME culture where your voice is heard and you can execute ideas quickly.

Opportunity:

The Demand Planner will play an instrumental role in the delivery of the commercial strategies and achievement of business goals. This role requires a blend of leadership, commercial and financial awareness and a deep knowledge of forecasting process and systems.

This role will drive outstanding forecast accuracy through deep data analytics and leveraging market information. This individual will support from time to time the S&OP global leader and the UK&EMEA demand leader in preparing local market specific information. These guys move so fast so be prepared to get up to speed quickly and work closely in one of the most incredible beauty brands!

• Generate & calibrate the statistical forecast driving forecast accuracy of core, new launch and animation programs.
• Ensure the Demand Plan includes all confirmed promotional activities & NPD plans in the short to medium term, as well as the longer term planned assumptions to support the S&OP process within the business.
• Hold personal accountability and be prepared to have the difficult conversation to hold others accountable for their delivery.
• Partner with Commercial and Marketing teams to assess and capture local market information that will influence demand based on Brand strategies or market trends.
• Support the purchasing and supply of all point of sale materials with Marketing and Finance teams.

Essential experience required:

• In depth working knowledge of the cosmetics sector or of a similarly face-paced sector for a quality consumer brand
• Proven commercial forecasting experience
• Advanced knowledge of demand planning and statistical forecasting
• Strong ability to lead, influence and communicate across the organisation
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented team player
• Able to be flexible and adaptive in prioritising to meet deadlines
• Capability and ambition to grow into a regional lead of S&OP demand planning

This is a full-time permanent role joining a passionate team who work collaboratively in an open-space to achieve a vision. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, learning & development, a vibrant and fun culture, not to mention an amazing career opportunity with a leading global beauty company taking the world by storm.