Demand Planner - Fixed Term Contract - 29th June 2026

L'Oreal; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beauty company is looking for a highly motivated Demand Planner in Camden Town. This role demands strong collaboration with brand partners and extensive analytical skills to forecast sales effectively. The candidate will influence forecasting decisions and must have at least two years of experience in product planning or related fields. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are offered, including discounts on products and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Up to 60% off on products

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in product planning; demand planning experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of factors influencing sales forecasts.
• Experience with historical sales trends and promotion plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brand partners to build a consensus forecast.
• Challenge and refine promotional and launch forecasts.
• Present findings to senior management, highlighting key risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Excel

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Job description

Overview

L'Oréal is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Demand Planner to play a crucial role in forecasting sales for our dynamic brand portfolio. This role is vital in bridging the gap between sales, marketing, and supply chain, requiring strong collaboration and communication skills. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact across multiple functions, influencing forecasting decisions and contributing significantly to the overall success of the business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brand partners to build a consensus forecast, integrating commercial insights with financial trends and historical sales data.
• Challenge and refine promotional and launch forecasts, working closely with Business Planning and Sales & Marketing teams to ensure alignment.
• Present findings to senior management, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with S&OP and supply planning teams, providing clear and concise updates on forecast changes.
• Drive process improvements, optimize catalogue management, and contribute to better efficiencies and customer service.
• Participate in brand management committees, proactively leading and contributing to supply chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in product planning; demand planning experience is a plus.
• Confidence in developing demand forecasts, reviewing historical sales trends, promotion plans, and other activities to adjust the operational forecast.
• Strong understanding of factors influencing sales forecasts.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to simplify complex information.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with FuturMaster and SAP is highly beneficial.
• Proactive, continuous improvement mindset; willingness to challenge existing processes.
• Ability to effectively coordinate planning topics and act as the ambassador of supply chain within the brand.

Benefits

L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone and our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in the UK & Ireland. It\'s a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you\'ll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward. Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that "a company is not walls and machines, it\'s people, people, people". Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.

Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they\'re at the heart of L\'Or\'éal\'s success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive. Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You\'ll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl\'s and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most. Learning is in our DNA at L\'Or\'éal. We\'ll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there\'s lots more too!