Demand Planner (12 month FTC)

Pod Talent; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving vegan beauty & cosmetics brand in London is seeking a Demand Planner for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will drive forecast accuracy, lead an S&OP process, and ensure financial alignment. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in demand planning and a background in cosmetics. This role offers a chance to grow your supply chain experience in a conscientious company that invests in its employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in demand planning / forecasting.
• Background in cosmetics or similar FMCG product.
• Excellent Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for beauty & cosmetics SKUs.
• Establish a best-in-practice S&OP model.
• Ensure accurate inventory forecasts.

Skills

Excel-based forecasting skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Resilience

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Pod Talent are super excited to be partnering up with a thriving London-based vegan beauty & cosmetics brand who are looking for a Demand Planner to join their amazing Supply Chain team for 12 months. This company already have more than 80 retail stores open and are experiencing double-digit growth year on year.

In this role, you will deliver best-in-class demand planning by driving forecast accuracy, minimising bias, and ensuring financial alignment. A key focus is leading an effective regional S&OP process by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Demand Planner to make the next step, elevate their supply chain experience, and join a forward-thinking and conscientious company who really invest in their employees.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will…

• Forecast demand for a portfolio of beauty & cosmetics SKUs
• Contribute towards the establishment of a best-in-practice S&OP model
• Ensure accurate inventory forecasts to anticipate new store openings
• Implement and monitor new KPIs to maximise accuracy

Requirements

To succeed in the role, you will need…

• 3+ years’ experience in demand planning / forecasting
• A background in cosmetics or similar FMCG product
• Excellent Excel-based forecasting skills and ideally experience in planning systems
• High attention to detail, organisation, autonomy, and resilience

Is this you? Let me know by applying or sending your CV [e-mail]

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