Demand Supply Planning Manager

Blush & Bloom Talent Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blush & Bloom Talent Ltd in Central London is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to own demand and supply planning across the business. This hands-on role covers forecasting, inventory management and full S&OP, working with commercial, finance and operations to support growth.

You will coordinate international supplier networks, manage stock levels and improve forecasting accuracy while presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days in-office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in demand and supply planning, ideally in Beauty, Personal Care or FMCG.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to the S&OP process.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management and stock replenishment.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers and major retail customers.
• Excellent Excel or Google Sheets skills, with ERP or inventory management systems experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and supply planning across multiple products, customers, sales channels and international markets.
• Lead the monthly S&OP process, presenting forecasts, risks, opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales data, commercial insights and customer requirements.
• Coordinate supply planning across international contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers and third-party warehouses.
• Manage inventory levels, stock availability and replenishment across retail, e-commerce and marketplace channels.
• Monitor supplier lead times, production capacity and potential supply chain risks, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse forecasting accuracy, stock performance and slow-moving inventory to minimise costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate product master data, inventory records and planning information across internal systems.
• Work closely with commercial, finance and operations teams to support business growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

S&OP

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

E-commerce

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Central London, Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based)

Blush & Bloom is working with a growing, entrepreneurial beauty brand with an expanding presence across the UK and international markets. We're looking for an experienced Planning Manager to take ownership of demand and supply planning across the business.

This is a broad, hands-on role covering forecasting, inventory management, supply planning and the full Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Working closely with commercial, finance and operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring product availability, improving forecasting accuracy and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage demand and supply planning across multiple products, customers, sales channels and international markets.
• Lead the monthly S&OP process, presenting forecasts, risks, opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales data, commercial insights and customer requirements.
• Coordinate supply planning across international contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers and third-party warehouses.
• Manage inventory levels, stock availability and replenishment across retail, e-commerce and marketplace channels.
• Monitor supplier lead times, production capacity and potential supply chain risks, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse forecasting accuracy, stock performance and slow-moving inventory to minimise costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate product master data, inventory records and planning information across internal systems.
• Work closely with commercial, finance and operations teams to support business growth and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in demand and supply planning, ideally within Beauty, Personal Care or FMCG.
• Experience managing or contributing significantly to the S&OP process.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management and stock replenishment.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers and major retail customers.
• Excellent Excel or Google Sheets skills, with experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Confident communicating with commercial teams and senior stakeholders, with the ability to challenge forecasts and provide recommendations.
• Experience with Amazon, e-commerce marketplaces or international supply chains would be advantageous.