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Demand Planning Manager

Elite Associates

London

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the fragrance industry is seeking a Demand Planning Manager for a 6-month FTC. The role involves leading global demand forecasting, collaborating across teams, and enhancing planning tools. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and a passion for the fragrance market.

Qualifications

5+ years in demand planning, preferably in fragrance, beauty, or FMCG.
Strong analytical skills and experience with planning tools.
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, calculations in pivot tables).

Responsibilities

Lead the demand planning process across global markets.
Develop and improve statistical forecasting models.
Monitor and analyse forecast accuracy and bias.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

5+ years in demand planning

Tools

SAP IBP

Oracle

Anaplan

Excel

This range is provided by Elite Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Elite have exclusively partnered with growing fragrance group, seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager to join the team on a 6 month FTC.

Role Overview

The Demand Planning Manager will lead forecasting efforts across global markets to ensure accurate demand projections, optimised inventory, and seamless collaboration across commercial and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the demand planning process across global markets, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Develop, maintain, and improve statistical forecasting models using historical data and market intelligence.
Facilitate monthly demand review meetings and drive consensus forecasting.
Monitor and analyse forecast accuracy and bias; recommend corrective actions to continuously improve forecast performance.
Provide demand insights to support supply planning, production, and procurement decisions.
Manage product lifecycle forecasting including new launches, promotions, and discontinuations.
Coordinate closely with commercial teams to capture market trends, seasonality, and brand performance.
Partner with IT and data teams to enhance demand planning tools and systems.
Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes and participate in cross-functional planning cycles.

Requirements

5+ years in demand planning, preferably in fragrance, beauty, or FMCG.
Strong analytical skills and experience with planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Anaplan).
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, calculations in pivot tables) and preferably with knowledge of Power Query.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for the fragrance industry and market trends.

Apply today!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Analyst and Supply Chain
Industries
Retail and Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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