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Demand Planner (UK/EU)

KAYALI

Greater London

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GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday

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Job summary

A leading company in the fragrance industry is seeking a Demand Planner to manage forecasting and inventory for the UK/EU markets. This role involves collaboration across Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain, offering the chance to implement innovative solutions and drive brand awareness.

Benefits

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Wellness and Volunteer Days

Employee discounts on all Kayali products

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

6 years of experience in Demand Planning or related field.
Ability to manage data from multiple sources for forecasting.
Strong working experience with Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables.

Responsibilities

Own all communication regarding forecast changes and projections.
Lead monthly Demand Review overviews presenting demand forecast.
Forecast inventory on a weekly basis and ensure proper levels.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

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Who We Are

Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Demand Planner to own all aspects of forecasting sales and inventory for KAYALI within the UK/EU markets. This person will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic initiatives and ensuring successful execution for all planning processes. In addition to the duties in Planning, the position offers exciting exposure to Sales, Finance, Supply Chain / Inventory Management and Customer Service, and an opportunity to implement innovative solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Main point of contact for internal category supply chain contacts. Own all communication regarding forecast changes, “what-if” projections in line with operating strategy
Lead monthly Demand Review overviews presenting demand forecast and supporting needs to Global Supply Chain / Demand Planning teams highlighting areas of opportunity and variances to last submission
Lead NPD calls for the UK/EU regions reviewing and aligning on all newness timelines, forecasting assumptions and total buys in partnership with Global Supply Chain / NPD team + ROW Regional Planning teams.
Forecast inventory on a weekly basis and ensure proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing weeks of supply, sell through, and trend
Build out successful sales/inventory launch planning models for expansion within the UK/EU Markets to help support brand awareness.
Build a demand forecast at the SKU level for the coming 24 months that includes all future marketing, social media plans, and retailer activations
Maintain quality and consistency of key forecast changes and Risks & Opportunities
Partner with retail counterparts (by region) to develop newness/launch forecasts and buys and align on monthly OTB forecasts
Partner with retail counterparts (by region) to build and manage obsolescence / liquidation strategies
Develop gap analysis tools between actuals sales and forecast
Analyze retailer inventory and sales to create and maintain annual RTV budget by Retailer/Brand
Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams and cross-channel teams
Work closely with the DRP / inventory teams to include new trends into inventory planning
Analyze forecast accuracy issues and build forecast accuracy action plans across the organization
Manage internal Budget from a demand (sell in) / inventory management perspective to aid in achieving company sales targets and operating profits.
Additional projects as required

Requirements:

6 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Inventory Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Replenishment Analysis, Supply Chain Planner, or related field, ideally working in the beauty or FMCG space
Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Statistics, Finance or related field
Ability to manage/mine data from multiple sources to create forecast, analyze, prepare statistical reports
Highly analytical with an aptitude for interpreting and utilizing data to improve and propose change; strong working experience with Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros
Expertise in managing multiple levels of Open-to-Buy
Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Wellness and Volunteer Days

Employee discounts on all Kayali products

Quarterly product gifting

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Retail

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