Senior Demand Planner
Posted 6 days 9 hours ago by Elemis
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior Demand Planner
Description This is a senior-level, hands-on planning role, acting as the key support to the Demand Planning Manager. The role requires operational rigor alongside the ability to drive continuous improvement, influence stakeholders, and step in for the Manager as needed.
Manage short and long-term demand forecast for Local and Global markets, using Advanced Planning System and trends to influence decisions. Drive connection between Commercial and Supply and communicate impact of changes to Demand Plan, as well as Risks & Opportunities to the plan.
Lead within the Sales and Operating Planning (S&OP) process with strong communication that is data driven. Contribute to special projects and other supply chain and business strategy initiatives, demonstrating leadership ability.
Collaborate and build relationships cross functionally to drive continuous improvement, aligned communication and action focus.
What Will You Do? Demand Plan
The Perfect Candidate
What We Offer You!
Department: Purchasing & Planning
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Head Office, London
Description This is a senior-level, hands-on planning role, acting as the key support to the Demand Planning Manager. The role requires operational rigor alongside the ability to drive continuous improvement, influence stakeholders, and step in for the Manager as needed.
Manage short and long-term demand forecast for Local and Global markets, using Advanced Planning System and trends to influence decisions. Drive connection between Commercial and Supply and communicate impact of changes to Demand Plan, as well as Risks & Opportunities to the plan.
Lead within the Sales and Operating Planning (S&OP) process with strong communication that is data driven. Contribute to special projects and other supply chain and business strategy initiatives, demonstrating leadership ability.
Collaborate and build relationships cross functionally to drive continuous improvement, aligned communication and action focus.
What Will You Do? Demand Plan
- Lead Demand forecasting process utilising Advanced Planning System (statistical modelling, Risks & Opps, Scenario planning) as well as market insights and trends.
- Analyse sales data and perform root cause analysis on forecast errors to define and implement improvement actions.
- Assess the impact of market changes and/or incremental growth opportunities on the demand plan.
- Act as a key liaison between Commercial, Supply, and Finance, challenging assumptions and aligning inputs to build an integrated and realistic demand plan
- Generate a consensus demand plan through a collaborative, consensus-driven process that optimises the balance between market opportunity and supply network capability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product launches, discontinuations, promotions and events. Analysing impact on demand plan.
- Maintain and optimise Advanced Planning System, driving continuous improvement and process efficiencies. Identify opportunities for process improvement through technology advances.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying and taking actions needed.
- Play leadership role within the monthly S&OP process, supporting Demand Planning Manager in aligning and preparing for monthly Demand Review Meetings.
- Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.
- Influence stakeholders using scenario planning and data storytelling to drive better business decisions
- Support implementation of new systems and technology (e.g. Advanced Planning System (APS).)
- Become a SuperUser and Stakeholder of Advanced Planning System.
- Be an influencer of change, that new systems/processes require.
The Perfect Candidate
- Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent.
- Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis and demand planning.
- Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience of Anaplan system (APS) advantageous.
- Motivated to drive business results.
- Well-organised and high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Coaching/mentoring/influencing stakeholders towards desired business outcomes.
- Ability to work within high performing teams and is highly collaborative.
- Focus on both short-term results and long-term goals.
- Experience within FMCG, preferred.
- Self-motivator with the ability to take a pro-active approach.
What We Offer You!
- Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
- Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
- Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Bonus/Commission Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
- Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
- Much, much more!