Demand Planner- Luxe

L'Oreal; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in the UK is seeking a Demand Planner for its Luxe Division. The successful candidate will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to create accurate sales forecasts. Key responsibilities include optimizing forecasting processes and managing stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates should have experience in demand planning, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. The role offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Financial wellbeing support

Health and wellness perks

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in product or demand planning.
• Strong understanding of sales forecast construction.

Responsibilities

• Build and align sales forecasts with commercial and historical data.
• Partner with teams to challenge and consolidate forecasts.
• Manage updates with S&OP and Supply Planning teams.
• Contribute to catalog optimization and support Supply Planners.

Skills

Stakeholder Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Demand Planning Experience

Ambition

Judgment

Resilience

Learning Agility

Tools

Excel

FuturMaster

SAP

Job description

Overview

We\'re not just building brands; we\'re shaping how the world experiences beauty. This opportunity is for a Demand Planner in our Luxe Division, supporting iconic brands like Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani. You\'ll be the key point of contact across multiple functions, working with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to build a consensus forecast and drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Forecasting Process: Build and align sales forecasts with commercial, financial, and historical data.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Business Planning teams to challenge and consolidate promotional and launch forecasts.
• Present to Senior Management: Highlight risks and opportunities in monthly sales forecasts.
• Drive Communication: Manage updates with S&OP and Supply Planning teams, ensuring alignment on key changes.
• Optimize Processes: Lead initiatives to improve forecasting practices and KPIs.
• Catalog Management: Contribute to catalog optimization and support Supply Planners with mentoring and advice.
• Lead Supply Chain Initiatives: Represent Supply Chain in brand management committees.
• Stakeholder Management Skills: Ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A drive to review and improve processes while sharing best practices.
• Demand Planning Experience: Experience in product or demand planning, with a strong understanding of sales forecast construction.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to simplify complex messages and coordinate with diverse teams.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in Excel; experience with FuturMaster and SAP is a plus.

You Show

• Ambition: You think big, take initiative, and thrive on challenges.
• Judgment: You balance strategic and operational thinking, cutting through complexity.
• Resilience: You persist through obstacles and manage energy effectively.
• Empathy: You build trustful relationships and respect diverse perspectives.
• Learning Agility: You\'re curious, open to feedback, and eager to step out of your comfort zone.

About L\'Oréal & Benefits

L\'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, we\'ve devoted ourselves to \"Create beauty that moves the world.\" Together, we solve complex challenges at scale while staying committed to making the world a more inclusive and sustainable place for everyone and our planet.

A culture of continuous learning with access to global resources like Coursera and leadership programs.

Flexible hybrid working and summer Friday early finishes for better work-life balance.

Financial wellbeing support, including a pension plan, profit share scheme, and more.

Health and wellness perks like mental health ambassadors, gym discounts, and yoga classes.

Exclusive employee discounts of up to 70% on our 36 brands, plus Friends and Family sales.