Demand Planner

Jimmy Choo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to drive business growth through accurate demand forecasting and optimal inventory management. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various teams to align forecasts with business objectives and market demand. Your analytical skills will be crucial in optimizing stock availability and minimizing excess inventory. The company offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits, including exclusive employee discounts and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about demand planning and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working model

Exclusive employee discounts

Pension benefits

Life insurance benefits

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Experience in luxury or footwear sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data and market trends.
• Collaborate with teams to align forecasts with product launches and marketing plans.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

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Own the global replenishment of top continuous articles, supporting business growth by anticipating market demand while ensuring optimal inventory levels and forecast accuracy. Work closely with Regions, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Production to align demand forecasts with business objectives.

Context:

Jimmy Choo operates in over 200 DOS across 13 regions in 24 currencies, with a growing E-commerce platform. Buying is organized through four teams: Europe, North America, Japan, and Asia. This role will collaborate with regions to manage replenishment of top continuous articles.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, seasonality, and business inputs.
• Collaborate with regions and merchandising teams to align forecasts with product launches, marketing plans, and market demand.
• Analyze demand patterns to optimize stock availability and minimize excess inventory.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and refine methodologies to improve performance.
• Ensure optimal stock availability by aligning demand plans with reordering supply.
• Adhere to global Cover targets for regions and global DCS.
• Partner with Production to plan intake considering factory capacity constraints.
• Identify risks of overstock or stockouts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support allocation and replenishment strategies to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory.
• Contribute to strategic product lifecycle planning.
• Track KPIs such as forecast accuracy, availability, cover, and sell-through rates.
• Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights to the wider business.

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Experience in luxury or footwear sectors preferred.
• Proficiency in forecasting tools (SAP, Anaplan, or similar).
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships.

Additional Benefits and Details:

• Generous annual leave, including Summer Fridays.
• Hybrid working model.
• Exclusive employee discounts and sales.
• Pension and life insurance benefits.
• 25 days holiday.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry