Demand Planner

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner in London to optimize inventory levels and enhance demand forecasting processes. The role involves collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate projections and meeting business objectives. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems and statistical software. If you are passionate about improving forecasting accuracy and maximizing sales opportunities, apply now!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or merchandising in the beauty or FMCG sector.
• Supply Chain specific expertise preferred.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, Macros, PowerBI) are strong advantages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive 12-month forecasts using KAO forecasting tools.
• Analyze demand vs actual sales and propose corrective actions.
• Organize monthly demand planning meetings with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analysis

Demand Planning

Statistical Forecasting

Communication

Inventory Management

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Statistical Software

Python

R

Job description

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

Kao in London (Currently playing)

Duration: 12:00

The role:

You will work closely with cross-functional teams in Molton Brown, including Sales, Marketing, Production, and wider Supply Chain to analyse historical data, assess market trends, and develop demand forecasts to support our sales and inventory management strategies.

What you will do:

• Own, develop and drive Molton Brown Demand Planning 12-month forecasts utilising KAO forecasting system & tools
• To work with the Molton Brown Commercial teams regionally to gather all information regarding product demands for their customers is used to maximum effect in establishing an internal forecast that reflects actuals as closely as possible, e.g. promotion`s planning input, NPD volumes validation.
• To continuously improve forecasting accuracy by analysing the demands vs actual sales & proposing corrective actions for both products forecast and process optimization. To deliver monthly reports on forecast deviation and proposals on improvements on demand planning parameters to reach ultimately the best practice benchmark.
• Be the key demand planning contact for sales and marketing team for stock availability and allocation queries and any other ad-hoc support required. Work with them to maximise sales opportunities.
• To provide analysis of write-off risks and disposal costs for Finished Goods, Components & raw materials (with support from supply planners) to identify slow movers and enable short-term sales and marketing activities to minimize any financial risk.
• Joint responsibility with the Supply Planner(s) to ensure that inventory levels are optimized and maintained at the targeted levels.
• To organize and lead monthly demand planning meetings with appropriate consensus from Cross Functional Teams.

What you will need:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Supply Chain specific subject matter expertise is an advantage.
• This position requires an individual with 3-5 years of experience in demand planning / merchandising within beauty or FMCG sector.
• ERP experience in working in Demand Planning environment or/and statistical software knowledge is strong plus.
• Proven experience of successful interaction with internal and external customers, and ability to manage own delivery of short- and medium-term objectives.
• Advanced level of Excel strong plus (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, Macros, PowerBI) is an advantage
• Ability to build and maintain good business relationship with local commercial teams as well as Internal SCM Supply teams.
• Knowledge of Python or R a strong advantage
• Knowledge of Statistical Forecasting Methodology

Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more:If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/