Demand Planner (12 Month Fixed-term Contract)

Pod Talent; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led skincare brand is looking for a Demand Planner to join their EMEA Supply Chain team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires expertise in demand forecasting across channels for a values-led business. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning (ideally within FMCG/retail/beauty industries).
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Able to influence and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional demand planning process and create forecasts for a portfolio of SKUs.
• Participate in monthly S&OP reviews, aligning with various functions.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities behind forecast changes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical

Detail-focused

Job description

Demand Planner (12 Month Fixed-term Contract)

Location: London

Sector: Supply Chain Planning

Job Type: Contract

Salary: £45k - 55k per year

Contact: KarWing Put

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job ref: JOB-6948

Expiry date: 30-Jun-2025

We’re excited to be supporting an exciting design-led skincare brand on their search for a Regional Demand Planner, to join their dynamic EMEA Supply Chain team – initially on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of demand forecasting across multiple channels and markets in a fast-growing, values-led business.

About the role:

• Lead the regional demand planning process and create short, medium and long-term forecasts (up to 24 month horizon) for a portfolio of SKUs, as well as NPD launches and promotional activity.
• Play a key part in monthly S&OP reviews, aligning with Marketing, Finance, Retail, and Global Planning functions.
• Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and assumptions behind forecast changes.
• Ensure data accuracy in planning systems and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning (ideally within FMCG/retail/beauty industries)
• Strong communication skills with experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, detail-focused and commercially aware
• Able to influence and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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