1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsLocation: London (4 days in office at the start)Industry: Beauty/Cosmetics/FMCG is a MUSTOur client, a leading beauty brand across the Middle East, US and Europe are looking for a highly motivated Demand Planner to own all aspects of forecasting sales and inventory.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Main point of contact for internal category supply chain contacts. Own all communication regarding forecast changes, “what-if” projections in line with operating strategyLead monthly Demand Review overviews presenting demand forecast and supporting needs to Global Supply Chain / Demand Planning teams highlighting areas of opportunity and variances to last submissionLead NPD calls for the UK/EU regions reviewing and aligning on all newness timelines, forecasting assumptions and total buys in partnership with Global Supply Chain / NPD team + ROW Regional Planning teams.Forecast inventory on a weekly basis and ensure proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing weeks of supply, sell through, and trendBuild out successful sales/inventory launch planning models for expansion within the UK/EU Markets to help support brand awareness.Build a demand forecast at the SKU level for the coming 24 months that includes all future marketing, social media plans, and retailer activationsMaintain quality and consistency of key forecast changes and Risks & OpportunitiesPartner with retail counterparts (by region) to develop newness/launch forecasts and buys and align on monthly OTB forecastsPartner with retail counterparts (by region) to build and manage obsolescence / liquidation strategiesDevelop gap analysis tools between actuals sales and forecastAnalyze retailer inventory and sales to create and maintain annual RTV budget by Retailer/BrandDevelop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams and cross-channel teamsWork closely with the DRP / inventory teams to include new trends into inventory planningAnalyze forecast accuracy issues and build forecast accuracy action plans across the organizationManage internal Budget from a demand (sell in) / inventory management perspective to aid in achieving company sales targets and operating profits.Additional projects as requiredRequirements:6 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Inventory Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Replenishment Analysis, Supply Chain Planner, or related field, ideally working in the beauty or FMCG spaceBachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Statistics, Finance or related fieldAbility to manage/mine data from multiple sources to create forecast, analyze, prepare statistical reportsHighly analytical with an aptitude for interpreting and utilizing data to improve and propose change; strong working experience with Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macrosExpertise in managing multiple levels of Open-to-BuyStrong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple prioritiesStrong verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detailSeniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSupply ChainIndustriesRetail Luxury Goods and JewelryReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Discovered MENA by 2xGet notified about new Demand Planner jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGreenford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoUxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoRichmond Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDemand Planner | 12 Month FTC| Aesop LondonLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 hours agoStrategic Supply and Demand Planner - Grocery 12 Month FTC, Amazon UK FreshLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoHammersmith, England, United Kingdom £23,000.00-£28,000.00 2 weeks agoGreenford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSupply Planner - 10m FTC (Spanish Speaker)Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 hours agoProgram Manager, Regional Demand Planning, Devices and ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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