Demand Planner

ŌURA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Oura Ring

Employee discounts

Flexible working hours

Remote working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Oura in London is seeking an International Demand Planner to scale our impact. You will lead cross-functional S&OP discussions with executive stakeholders, shaping demand forecasts and inventory strategies across multiple product lines and markets.

This role partners with GTM, marketing, and product teams to align lifecycle plans and promotions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in demand planning in hardware/retail, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and experience with tools like Anaplan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demand/merchandise planning experience in hardware/retail.
• Strong communication and ability to simplify complex topics.
• Experience with top-tier retailers to build sales plans.
• Experience with demand planning tools such as Anaplan.
• Knowledge of IBP and S&OP governance.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong business acumen and advisor to leadership.
• Ability to build relationships across levels of an organization.
• Curious, big-picture thinker who analyzes trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional S&OP content with executives to align forecasts and inventory strategies.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP discussions and present demand scenarios and risks.
• Benchmark new country and retailer launches to set baseline forecasts.
• Partner with marketing on promotions and new product launch forecasting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly demand forecasts from channel insights with GTM inputs.
• Collaborate with product and GTM on lifecycle planning and phase changes.
• Monitor inventory, adjust Sell In/Sell Thru forecasts, and optimize channel inventory.
• Develop and refine forecast reports and KPIs using Tableau and Google Sheets.

Skills

5+ years demand planning

Communication skills

Retail partnerships

S&OP knowledge

Excel

Google Sheets

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinker

Tools

Anaplan

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. We are now looking for an International Demand Planner to join Oura in London and help us scale our impact.

What You will do:

• Collaboration and Strategic Development Lead cross-functional content creation for S&OP meetings with executive stakeholders, driving consensus on demand forecasts and inventory strategies across multiple product lines and geographic markets
• Facilitate monthly S&OP discussions, presenting demand scenarios and business risks to C-level executives, resulting in improved forecast accuracy and strategic decision-making
• Spearhead benchmarking initiatives for new country and retailer launches to establish baseline forecasts and go-to-market strategies
• Partner with marketing teams on promotional planning and new product launch forecasting
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly demand forecasts based on channel partner, local sales insights & Oura driven activities with a focus on Sell In and Sell Thru. Work with GTM teams to develop and enhance demand planning processes and inputs
• Work with product management and GTM teams on lifecycle planning and phase-in/phase-out strategies
• Inventory Optimization Monitor and adjust Sell Thru/Sell In forecasts to optimize channel inventories. Interface with the overall supply chain and GTM teams to resolve or highlight supply/demand related business risks & opportunities. Monitor, adjust and allocate supplies to improve Delivery and Channel Inventory Metrics. Develop and enhance allocation process, in collaboration with GTM teams.
• Channel Level Reporting Develop and improve forecast reports Build, manage and refine reporting tools, such as Tableau and Google Sheets. Report on and manage demand trends + channel level inventory guidance for demand channels. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy and process efficiency Develop and maintain KPIs/metrics for demand planning performance

Requirements:

• 5+ years of specific demand/merchandise planning experience in the Hardware and/or Retail industries
• Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to articulate complex situations into a simple conversation.
• Strong preference for experience working with top tier retailers to create a comprehensive sales plan.
• Experience managing and working with demand planning tools (eg. Anaplan, etc.)
• Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning and S&OP process and governance.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and or Google Sheets
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to act as trusted advisor to business partners including cross functional Senior Leadership.
• Ability to articulate and navigate relationships with people at all levels of an organization across multiple functions.
• Curious lateral thinker able to see and understand the big picture while willing and able to deep dive to understand trends to formulate insights.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• An Oura Ring of your own + employee discounts for friends & family
• Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements
• Awesome culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Equal opportunity statement:

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.