Forecast Architect: 18-Month Demand Planner

Jellycat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jellycat is seeking a Demand Planner to drive accurate, insight-driven forecasts across a designated channel or region. You will own the creation, analysis and publication of an 18-month rolling forecast, helping to ensure financial alignment and support S&OP.

The role involves identifying trends, risks and opportunities, partnering with commercial, finance and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business plans, and providing regular reporting to inform management decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience managing complex demand forecasts across multiple products or markets.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with planning systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end demand forecast for a defined channel, region or product portfolio.
• Create, analyse and publish accurate 18-month rolling forecasts.
• Monitor forecast performance and drive continuous improvements in forecast accuracy.
• Identify demand trends, market changes, risks and opportunities through data analysis.
• Partner with commercial, finance and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business plans.
• Support the S&OP process with clear insights and recommendations.
• Translate business activity and promotions into demand forecasts.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to support management decision-making.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

S&OP

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Forecasting software

Planning systems

Job description

Jellycat is seeking a Demand Planner to drive accurate, insight-driven forecasts across a designated channel or region. You will own the creation, analysis and publication of an 18-month rolling forecast, helping to ensure financial alignment and support S&OP.

The role involves identifying trends, risks and opportunities, partnering with commercial, finance and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business plans, and providing regular reporting to inform management decisions.