Strategic Demand Planner – Cross-Functional Forecasting

L'oreal Usa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Greater London seeks a motivated Demand Planner to forecast sales for their brands. This critical role involves collaboration with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate demand forecasts. Candidates need a minimum of two years in product planning, proficiency in Excel, and strong stakeholder management skills. They will actively drive process improvements and participate in brand management initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and growth.

Benefits

Discounts on products

Private medical and dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced family leave

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in product planning; demand planning experience is a plus.
• Ability to develop demand forecasts and adjust operational forecasts.
• Strong understanding of factors influencing sales forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brand partners to build consensus forecasts.
• Challenge and refine forecasts considering historical sales data.
• Drive process improvements and optimize catalogue management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Job description

A leading cosmetics company in Greater London seeks a motivated Demand Planner to forecast sales for their brands. This critical role involves collaboration with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate demand forecasts. Candidates need a minimum of two years in product planning, proficiency in Excel, and strong stakeholder management skills. They will actively drive process improvements and participate in brand management initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and growth.