Demand Planner

Beauty Pie LTD; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Demand Planner to manage SKU portfolios and collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate demand forecasts. The role requires strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Join a diverse and innovative team with a commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

Benefits

Free membership to Beauty Pie

Product discounts

25 days holiday + birthday off

Flexible bank holidays

Equal parental leave for all genders

Private Medical Insurance

Menopause support

Fertility journey allowance

Therapy sessions through AXA PPP

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and derive insights.
• Basic knowledge of forecasting techniques and statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse SKU portfolio, including NPD and EPD.
• Ensure demand forecast accuracy by collaborating with Finance, NPD, Growth, and Marketing teams.
• Participate in monthly business planning (IBP) and S&OP processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

NetSuite

Anaplan

Job description

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We're Beauty Pie, the world's first luxury beauty and wellness buyers' club, disrupting the industry by offering members access to high-quality products from leading labs worldwide, without traditional markups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse SKU portfolio, including NPD and EPD.
• Convert member and customer data into regional SKU forecasts using Anaplan.
• Ensure forecast accuracy by collaborating with Finance, NPD, Growth, and Marketing teams.
• Develop launch forecasts with NPD, considering demand and cannibalization.
• Support the assessment of promotional impacts on demand forecasts.
• Contribute to the monthly IBP S&OP process, ensuring consensus and risk management.
• Identify forecast risks and develop mitigation strategies with relevant teams.
• Build forecasts for new regions and markets as the business expands.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, promoting continuous improvement.
• Align inventory and service levels with Supply Planning.
• Identify slow-moving stock and collaborate on clearance plans.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and demand planning tools (e.g., Anaplan) is a plus.
• Understanding of forecasting techniques and statistical modeling.
• Ability to work with large datasets and derive insights.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to data accuracy and forecast modeling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).
• Familiarity with S&OP processes is desirable.

Company Culture & Values

We value mindset, skills, attitude, and work ethic. Our culture is built on our core values:

• Bring Your 'A' Game: Ownership, accountability, growth, support, innovation, open-mindedness.
• Be Intelligently Rebellious: Challenge norms, push boundaries, embrace change, think big.
• Be Customer Obsessed: Listen, learn, act swiftly, be humble and empathetic, build trust, value feedback.
• It's All For One (& One For All): Leverage collective intelligence, act with integrity, support and challenge, embrace individuality, do right by all stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, believing diverse teams foster innovation and creativity. Our current statistics (June 2024):

• 68% female employees
• 28% from minority ethnic backgrounds
• 10% employees with disabilities
• 32% female in Product Engineering
• 13% LGBTQIA+

Work Environment

We promote a high-performance, ownership-driven culture. Our hybrid model requires a minimum of three days in the office weekly, fostering collaboration and team engagement.

Employee Benefits

Life & Balance: Free membership, holiday entitlement, flexible holidays, parental leave.
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, menopause support, fertility support, therapy sessions.

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Join our talented, international team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the application process.