Demand Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote working arrangements

Flexible working hours

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an International Demand Planner in London to bridge sales, marketing, and supply chain. You will drive cross-functional S&OP processes, translate data into inventory strategies, and advise senior leadership on forecast-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with GTM teams on lifecycle planning, product launches, and channel forecasts while improving forecast accuracy and inventory performance across markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demand/merchandise planning experience in hardware/retail.
• Strong communication skills; translate complex data into simple insights.
• Experience with top-tier retailers to develop sales plans.
• Experience using demand planning tools (e.g., Anaplan).
• Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning and S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional S&OP meetings with executives; harmonize demand forecasts.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP discussions and present scenarios to C-level executives.
• Benchmark launches for new markets and retailers; set baseline forecasts.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotional planning and new product forecasting.
• Prepare weekly/monthly demand forecasts using channel insights and company activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Top-tier retailers experience

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Anaplan

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Our mission at the company 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 the company 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 the company in London and help us scale our impact. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between our sales, marketing, and supply chain teams, leading cross-functional S&OP processes and driving consensus on demand forecasts. We are looking for someone who can translate complex data into actionable inventory strategies and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

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 & the company 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:We would love to have you on our team, if you have:

• 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

At the company, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at the company has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• An the company Ring of your own + employee discounts for friends & family

• Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements

• Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

the company 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 the company 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.