Head of Demand Planning

Storio group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading photo product company in London is seeking a Head of Demand Planning to ensure accurate forecasting and continuous improvement in the demand planning process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in demand planning, capability in coaching teams, and a strong analytical background. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact business performance while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive progressive experience in planning, with a focus on demand planning.
• Proven success in managing a demand planning process that led to measurable business impact.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a reliable demand forecasting process.
• Improve demand forecast accuracy for the entire business.
• Coach and mentor high potential S&OP professionals.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytical acumen

People management

Collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Make Your Mark as a Head of Demand Planning at Storio group

About the role

critical leadership role for Storio Group. You will create, manage, and run the demand forecasting process. This work ensures high accuracy and reliability for our new Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle. You will be the Subject Matter Expert for demand planning. Your accurate data will drive better decisions across commercial, marketing, finance, and operations teams. You will significantly improve forecast accuracy and help the business gain a better grip on performance.

You embrace curiosity daily.

• You manage the demand planning process, using advanced analytical models.
• You work with teams to find and use market intelligence, sales trends, and marketing plans in the forecasts.
• You constantly challenge and check forecast assumptions with commercial and marketing partners for realism.
• You drive a culture of continuous improvement, making sure our Demand Plan is based on reality.
• You manage the delivery of our cross-functional Last Order Dates (LOD) process and events.
• You connect LOD insights and outcomes directly back to your demand plans for full visibility and execution.

How you make your mark

• You will serve as the expert to independently create and execute a reliable demand forecasting process.
• You will significantly improve demand forecast accuracy for the entire business.
• You will embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across stakeholder teams.
• You will provide analytical guidance for LOD events, balancing sales targets with customer experience.
• You will develop an S&OP professional with high potential, acting as a coach and mentor.
• You will be a key support and second subject matter expert on Sales and Operations Planning.

What you bring to the team

• Extensive progressive experience in planning, with a strong focus on demand planning.
• Proven success in managing and maturing a demand planning process that led to measurable business impact.
• Experience in people management, specifically coaching and developing high potential team members.
• Experience in at least one other part of planning (e.g., Supply Chain, Promotional planning, Supply Planning).
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across all functions.
• Strong analytical acumen to solve complex problems and make sound decisions using complex data.

What sets you apart

• A degree or equivalent calibre in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience or deep understanding of the full S&OP principles and their commercial implications.
• A strong history of driving complex process optimisation with a continuous improvement mindset.

About us

At Storio Group, we help people hold onto life's moments. We make personalised photo products that turn fleeting memories into things you can keep, share, and re-live.

Every person at Storio Group helps create our products and shape our company. You will see the impact of your work daily. We invite you to make your mark on our business, products, and customers' lives.

We act with heart by putting people first and valuing diverse perspectives. We give our best and aim for high standards in all we do. We own our work, taking initiative to find solutions. We embrace curiosity, always learning and trying new things. We find the joy in our work and create a positive environment.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work

Storio Group is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. If you require reasonable adjustments during interviews please contact our HR team.

Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the position's country without requiring sponsorship.