Demand Planning Lead (Consumer Electronics)

Mous Products Ltd.; Lahore Cant; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Health allowance

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Mous Products Ltd. in Lahore (Pakistan) is hiring a Demand Planning Lead to own the device accessories category plan end-to-end, including demand, supply and inventory health across SKUs and channels.

The role reports to S&O Manager in China, with one direct report in PK, and sits in a cross-functional team with Commercial, Logistics, Production and more. The position is on-site in Lahore (Upper Mall) with Mon-Thu office days and Fri as optional WFH; hours are 10am–7pm PKT, offering a hybrid,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in demand planning, category planning or S&OP for a fast-moving, high-SKU category.
• New product launch forecasting tied to external launch dates, building scenarios and IOQs.
• Advanced Excel capability handling large datasets and multiple warehouses/channels.
• Ability to quantify trade-offs between availability and E&O to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own NPD demand planning for device launch calendar — initial forecast, assumptions, IOQ and scenario-based cash exposure.
• Own initial launch allocation, then weekly allocation top-ups and Amazon restocks as launch curve develops.
• Track launch performance by range, colour and channel, and turn it into reorder or no-reorder decisions.
• Own monthly forecast updates for existing SKUs and quarterly corrections.
• Own re-ordering for existing SKUs with supplier MOQs in mind.
• Own inventory health — weekly overstock checks and pricing reviews to clear excess stock.
• Own stock movements — weekly allocations, hub-to-warehouse and Amazon transfers.
• Coordinate retail planning for the category — NPD forecasts, IOQs, allocations and re-orders.
• Own category KPIs — Availability, Forecast Accuracy and O&E, and monthly S&OP cycle.
• Drive SKU portfolio productivity by simplifying ranges and reducing low-MOQ complexity.
• Coordinate across Commercial, Marketplaces, Pricing, Product, Retail, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Data and SLT.
• Line manage, coach and develop one Demand Planner.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

About Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised, and empower them to be their best. That’s why we’re building the go‑to brand for products that genuinely deliver.

For over 10 years, we’ve pushed product performance to its limits, designing from first principles, validating through real‑world testing, and investing millions in R&D. In parallel, we’ve built world‑class in‑house marketing capabilities, creating highly engaging, performance‑led content that proves what our products can do and resonates with a passionate, fast‑growing community around the brand.

From throwing phones off dams to launching category‑defining products, our ambition is simple: raise the standard of the industry and build one of the most effective consumer brands in the world.

About the Role

As Demand Planning Lead, you’ll own the Device Accessories category plan end to end — demand, supply and inventory health across cases, screen protectors, accessories and wireless chargers — and represent the category to the Senior Leadership Team. It’s Mous’s largest category by SKU count and stock value, and the one most exposed to device launch timing: every major iPhone, Pixel and Samsung launch is a live forecasting and ordering decision, made before any sales history exists.

Alongside the forecast, you’ll own the launch forecast and initial order quantity for each device launch, initial and weekly allocation across regions and channels (D2C web, Amazon, retail and Google), re‑ordering for existing SKUs, and stock transfers across our hubs and warehouses. You’ll own the category’s inventory health, working with Commercial on pricing and discounting to clear excess and obsolete stock, and the category KPIs — Availability, Forecast Accuracy and E&O. It’s a genuinely cross‑functional seat, working with Commercial, Marketplaces, Pricing, Product, Retail, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Data and the Senior Leadership Team across the UK, Pakistan and China. You’ll report to the S&O Manager in China, line manage one Demand Planner in PK from day one and sit alongside the Category Planning Lead for Travel.

Please note that this role will be situated at our office in Lahore (Upper Mall), working on‑site from Monday‑Thursday, with Friday being an optional WFH day. The normal working hours will be 10am - 7pm PKT.

About You

You’re a good fit if you have experience in demand planning, category planning or S&O for a fast‑moving, high‑SKU category, and you’ve owned a monthly cycle end to end rather than supported someone else’s. You’ve built launch forecasts with no sales history — downside, mid and upside — and set the order behind them. You’re fluent in Excel across large datasets (1,000+ SKUs, multiple warehouses and channels), you understand what MOQs, lead times, capacity and freight mode actually do to a plan, and you can put a number on the trade‑off between availability and E&O — in units, cash and margin — in a way a senior audience will act on.

You hold a data‑backed position when Commercial or leadership push for a more optimistic number, and you stay calm when launch week puts many live decisions on the table at once. You make the call and stand behind it, you’re organised and disciplined with files and versions, and you’re comfortable coaching someone who knows the work but needs support to make the call. You’ll be working across three countries and several stakeholder groups, so cultural awareness and collaboration matter here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own NPD demand planning for the device launch calendar (iPhone, Google Pixel, Samsung S‑series and foldables) — initial forecast, assumptions, IOQ and scenario‑based cash exposure, taken through sign‑off with Product, Commercial and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Own initial launch allocation, linked to production planning, then weekly allocation top‑ups and Amazon restocks as the launch curve develops.

• Track launch performance by range, colour and channel, and turn it into re‑order or no‑re‑order decisions.

• Own the monthly forecast update for existing SKUs, the quarterly correction against actuals, and the accessories and wireless charger forecast.

• Own re‑ordering for existing SKUs, checked against supplier MOQs and taken through the order approval process.

• Own inventory health — run the weekly overstock check and root cause, and partner with Commercial on pricing and discounting reviews to clear excess and obsolete stock.

• Own stock movements — weekly allocations, hub‑to‑warehouse and Amazon transfers, and inter‑warehouse transfers.

• Coordinate retail planning for the category — retail NPD forecasts and IOQs, retail allocations and re‑orders, and web vs. retail stock priority rules.

• Own the category KPIs — Availability, Forecast Accuracy (WAPE / bias) and E&O — and embed the monthly S&O cycle for Device Accessories.

• Drive SKU portfolio productivity — simplifying the range, removing low‑productivity lines and reducing low‑MOQ complexity.

• Coordinate across Commercial, Marketplaces, Pricing, Product, Retail, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Data and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Line manage, coach and develop one Demand Planner.

How will success be measured?

• Launch forecasts and IOQ recommendations that leadership can sign off quickly, because the downside, mid and upside cases and the cash at risk are laid out clearly.

• Availability protected through launch windows, without over‑ordering into the drop‑off that follows the launch spike.

• Excess and obsolete stock trending down, with previous‑generation ranges run down before the next device lands.

• Forecast accuracy and bias improving for both launch and mature SKUs, with misses understood through root cause review rather than explained away.

• A monthly S&O cycle for the category that runs to a reliable cadence and consistently produces decisions, not just discussion.

• Allocations and transfers that put stock in the right region and channel first time, based on stock and in‑transit data that has been checked.

• A simpler, more productive SKU range with less low‑MOQ complexity.

• A Demand Planner growing in confidence and making more of the calls independently.

Skills requirements:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident communicator who can hold a data‑backed position when Commercial or leadership push for a more optimistic number.
• Ownership‑minded — makes decisions quickly and stands behind them.
• Calm under launch‑week pressure, and able to prioritise across many live decisions at once.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organised, with good file and version discipline.
• Culturally aware and collaborative across UK, Pakistan and China teams.
• Professional with a good sense of humour (team fit is very important)

Requirements:

• 5–8 years’ experience in demand planning, category planning or S&O for a fast‑moving, high‑SKU category, including proven ownership of a monthly cycle end to end.
• New product launch forecasting tied to an external launch date — building scenario‑based (downside / mid / upside) initial forecasts and IOQs before any sales history exists.
• Advanced Excel capability — comfortable handling large datasets (1,000+ SKUs, multiple warehouses and channels), building models, and turning data into clear insight.
• Able to quantify the trade‑off between availability and E&O — in units, cash and margin (CM2/CM3) — and present it to senior stakeholders for a decision.
• Working understanding of production and supply constraints (MOQ, lead times, capacity, air vs. sea freight) and warehouse / 3PL / Amazon FBA stock flows.
• Experience allocating and transferring stock across regions and channels (D2C web, Amazon, retail partners).
• Experience managing, coaching or mentoring a junior planner.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Business, Economics, Supply Chain or similar) is preferred.

Nice to have:

• Experience in consumer electronics, mobile / phone accessories or another category driven by third‑party launch calendars.
• Exposure to Amazon marketplace planning (transfers, splits, Prime Day).
• Retail or wholesale forecasting alongside D2C.
• Previous experience in a tech, D2C, CPG or FMCG product environment.
• Hands‑on Power BI (or equivalent) capability — able to build, specify and defend KPI dashboard logic, not just read the output.
• SQL or data modelling exposure.
• Supply chain or planning certifications (e.g. APICS/CPIM, CIPS), or Excel and data analysis credentials.

Our Offer

We operate a hybrid working model, spending four days a week in our Lahore office to maintain a collaborative, high‑energy culture.

Why work at Mous?

• Travel Allowance: Monthly support for daily commuting and work‑related travel.
• Health Allowance: Comprehensive monthly medical allowance.
• Long‑Term Rewards: One month of paid leave after 5 years’ service.
• Competitive Pay: A strong starting salary aligned with your experience and impact.
• Dynamic Culture: A collaborative, high-performance, data‑driven environment where innovation thrives.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities to learn, stretch, and grow through new challenges.
• Professional Development: Training budget plus regular Mousterclasses to share expertise across teams.
• Charlie HR Perks: Access to exclusive perks and discounts via Charlie HR.
• Global Collaboration: Seamless remote collaboration with international teams, including weekly all‑hands and virtual socials.

Our Values

Get Results – We take accountability, prioritise impact, and push standards higher.

Work Together – We collaborate openly, challenge constructively, and learn from each other.

Enjoy the Ride – We stay agile, embrace change, and enjoy building something special together.

Our Commitment

Mous is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate individuality and are committed to building a diverse team with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.