Demand Planner

Revolution Beauty Ltd; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty firm in London is seeking a Demand Planner to accurately forecast product demand and drive inventory planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for the beauty industry. This full-time role requires effective collaboration across departments. The company supports a hybrid work model, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or merchandising role.
• Strong passion for the beauty industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast product demand using analytical skills.
• Develop forecasts to drive inventory planning.
• Provide actionable insights from data analytics.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning and Sales departments.

Skills

Planning experience

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Collaborative relationship building

Knowledge of Kinaxis

Experience with Netsuite

Job description

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Revolution Beauty is looking for a Demand Planner to join our team and immerse yourself in the exciting world of beauty and analytics! As a crucial member of our Demand Planning team, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products reach our customers at the right time and in the right quantities. Reporting to the Head of Supply & Demand, this role is responsible for forecasting demand on a 12–18‑month planning horizon at SKU level.

Demand Forecasting

• Utilise your keen analytical skills and passion for numbers to forecast product demand accurately
• Manage and execute an 18‑month rolling SKU level demand plan
• By analysing historical data, market trends and promotional activities, develop forecasts that drive inventory planning and production scheduling
• Reconcile the demand plan to sales budgets via the monthly S&OP process

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Dive into data analytics to identify patterns and trends, providing actionable insights to enhance forecasting accuracy and bias
• Provide reports instrumental in guiding strategic decision‑making

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Planning, Sales and Commercial Planning to align demand plans with business objectives
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships to drive collaboration across the organisation
• Challenge assumptions when significant deviations occur within the forecast and budgets, escalating as needed to drive resolution

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes and systems
• Contribute to the optimisation of our supply chain operations with an innovative mindset and proactive approach

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a planning or merchandising role
• Strong passion for the beauty industry
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, mathematical and forecasting skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, presenting complex information in a clear manner for diverse audiences
• Intermediate MS Excel skills
• Ability to build collaborative, cross‑functional relationships
• Experience with Kinaxis or similar planning platform is beneficial
• Experience with Netsuite is beneficial

About Revolution

Our purpose is to create incredible quality, socially driven, cruelty‑free and vegan affordable beauty that everyone can enjoy. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and thrive. We work on a hybrid model, with three days a week in the office and two days working from home.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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