Demand Planner

Pod Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare design brand is seeking a Demand Planner to join their dynamic EMEA Supply Chain team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of demand forecasting across various channels in a fast-growing business. Applicants should bring 3+ years of demand planning experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Commercially aware and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning process and create forecasts for SKUs.
• Participate in monthly S&OP reviews and align with various functions.
• Communicate risks and assumptions behind forecast changes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Detail-focused

Commercial awareness

Job description

Role: Demand Planner

Location: London - 3 days in the office

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

We’re excited to be supporting an exciting design-led skincare brand on their search for a Demand Planner, to join their dynamic EMEA Supply Chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of demand forecasting across multiple channels and markets in a fast-growing, values-led business.

About the role:

• Lead the demand planning process and create short, medium and long-term forecasts (up to 24 month horizon) for a portfolio of SKUs, as well as NPD launches and promotional activity.
• Play a key part in monthly S&OP reviews, aligning with Marketing, Finance, Retail, and Global Planning functions.
• Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and assumptions behind forecast changes.
• Ensure data accuracy in planning systems and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning (ideally within FMCG/retail/beauty industries)
• Strong communication skills with experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, detail-focused and commercially aware
• Able to influence and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders