Demand Planner

Edgewell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods business is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to manage market forecasts and support supply chain processes. The role involves maintaining clear communication with teams and enhancing forecasting practices. The ideal candidate has a background in Supply Chain, preferably within FMCG or Cosmetics, and holds a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. This position offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working possible

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounted products

25 days annual leave

Free beverages & snacks

Sports & social club membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Supply Chain role, particularly as a Demand Planner.
• Experience within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Personal Care, or Cosmetics is desirable.
• Team player with a strong improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage total market forecasts and gather local market intelligence.
• Support the Senior Demand Planner with accurate forecasts.
• Ensure a closed feedback loop with sales and marketing for improved forecasting.

Skills

Forecasting

Microsoft Access

Math

SAP

Supply Chain Experience

Analysis Skills

SAP APO

SAP Supply Chain Management

Production Planning

SAP ERP

ERP Systems

MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA

SAP

Job description

Edgewell is not just a company but a vibrant global community of 6800 visionaries, doers and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Demand Planner

Central London, UK

Hybrid Working (2 days in office required)

Attractive salary & benefits

Lets Talk About You

You’re ambitious but you want a career with purpose — we love that. You’re up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well if you’re interested in our role this might be your next step! We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join Edgewell Personal Care, a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming, just to name a few!).

Now Lets Get Down to Business

The Local Demand Planner plays a pivotal role in managing total market forecasts for their designated market, encompassing both standard and promotional activities. While the Central team oversees the development and maintenance of statistical forecasts within the JDA tool, the Local Demand Planner is directly responsible for gathering and challenging local market intelligence, entering this data into the Market Intelligence Form and maintaining a clear understanding of cannibalisation effects. Effective communication with the Central team is essential to ensure the most accurate total market forecast. Additionally the Local Demand Planner is accountable for key supply chain processes in line with SCOR methodology including planning, sourcing, manufacturing and delivery as well as supporting demand planning S&OP and continuous improvement initiatives.

If there’s one thing you’ll get here at Edgewell it’s a collaborative group full of likeable, diverse and nurturing colleagues. They’re an inspiring bunch.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to

• Support the Senior Demand Planner and Central team by delivering accurate forecasts and sharing market intelligence.
• Collect sales volumes for promotions, new product launches and distribution changes.
• Maintain detailed and high-level forecasts to align with company strategy.
• Ensure a closed feedback loop with sales and marketing to improve forecasting.
• Enter market intelligence into JDA and challenge distributor forecasts.
• Collaborate on new product setups, promo analysis, code switches and SKU rationalisation.
• Coordinate co‑packing requirements and support customer service with demand information.
• Follow up on slow‑moving or obsolete stock processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting practices across the market and region.

Are You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got

We’re looking for someone with significant experience, ideally gained within an FMCG or Cosmetics business. While your experience is of course important, we’re all about making useful things joyful so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.

• Experience in a Supply Chain role (Demand Planner background essential).
• Experience within a Fast‑Moving Consumer Goods, Personal Care or Cosmetics is desirable.
• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level minimum.
• Team player with a strong improvement focus.
• Ability to work within varied cultural teams.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Customer‑focused with strong needs identification capacity.

What we offer

Competitive salary. Hybrid working possible (2 days in the office). Employee assistance programme. Life assurance. Discounted Edgewell branded products. Core working hours. 25 days annual leave. Free beverage & snacks. Sports & social club membership. Casual smart dress code and a great team!

Now Take the Next Step

If you’re looking forward to progressing your career with us then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up‑to‑date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively feel free to pass this onto your teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company visit .

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team where good ideas can thrive and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.

Key Skills

Forecasting, Microsoft Access, Math, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, Analysis Skills, SAP APO, SAP Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, SAP ERP, ERP Systems, MRP

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1