Demand Planner 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - High-Growth Beauty & Cosmetics Brand

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty and cosmetics brand seeks a Demand Planner for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves forecasting, S&OP development, and improving planning efficiency within an ethical, fast-growing company. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG or cosmetics and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years in demand planning or forecasting, ideally in FMCG or cosmetics.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to thrive in a fast-growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand forecast for a diverse SKU portfolio across multiple channels.
• Contribute to the design and execution of an agile, insight-led S&OP process.
• Establish and track KPIs to drive forecast accuracy and improve planning efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel expertise

Organizational skills

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner 12 Month Fixed Term Contract — High-Growth Beauty & Cosmetics Brand

Location: London (Hybrid working)

Salary: Up to £50,000 Per annum + Bonus, Benefits, Holiday, and more!

Our client is a fast-scaling, purpose-driven vegan beauty and cosmetics brand making waves across the UK and beyond. With over 80 retail stores and continued double-digit year-on-year growth, they’re redefining the category through ethical innovation and operational excellence. As Demand Planner, you’ll play a key role in supporting this exciting growth journey by owning the demand planning process and helping shape a best-in-class S&OP model. This is a brilliant opportunity to elevate your supply chain career in a forward-thinking business that values its people, planet, and products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecasting: Own the demand forecast for a diverse SKU portfolio across multiple channels.
• S&OP Development: Contribute to the design and execution of an agile, insight-led S&OP process.
• Inventory Readiness: Ensure supply chain alignment with new store openings and commercial campaigns.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and track KPIs to drive forecast accuracy and improve planning efficiency.
• Collaboration: Partner with commercial, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment across functions.

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning or forecasting, ideally within cosmetics or FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in Excel; experience with planning systems .
• Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing to cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for working in a values-led business with a strong ethical and sustainability ethos.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that allows everyone to be their authentic self. ️

While we would love to reply to all applicants, due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back within 14 days, unfortunately, the role won’t be progressing. The position may be in the process of closing, so it could be a matter of timing. But no worries! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment to stay updated on new openings.