Demand Planner

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Vivobarefoot Full time

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for a brilliant Demand Planner with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.


Are you a Demand Planner? Read on…


THE WHAT

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Demand Planner to join our team and establish a new, dedicated Demand Planning function. You will play a key role in ensuring Vivo meets customer demand for our products while minimizing excess inventory, avoiding supply chain disruptions and maximising cashflow. You will act as the key link between Commercial, Logistics, and Finance and lead the development of Vivo’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and own the resultant Demand Forecast and Demand Plan. You will also lead the implementation of appropriate Demand Planning systems and processes.


DEMAND FORECASTING

  • Developing accurate demand forecasts for all SKU’s based on historical data, market trends, and input from Channel/Sales
  • Analyse and adjust for seasonality that differs across various product categories.
  • Monitor, analyse, and report on forecast accuracy and apply root cause analysis to ensure the future forecast is updated as required.
  • Analyse sales performance, forecast accuracy, and inventory metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement for future demand
  • Assist with developing annual budget forecast assumptions by SKU by month (Linecards)
  • Understand how pricing and promotions impact sales and collaborate with channel team to apply and document assumptions.
  • Communicate demand forecasts and inventory plans to relevant stakeholders.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

  • Understand stock turn and minimum stock holding by channel to manage future demand
  • Utilise understanding of inbound stock to communicate key delays or issues back to the business in timely manner
  • Work with the channel merchandisers to ensure optimal stock availability.
  • Implement inventory replenishment strategies to avoid stockouts and overstock situations

SALES & OPERATION PLANNING (S&OP)

  • Establish the monthly S&OP process and own monthly execution of same
  • Participate in S&OP meetings to present demand forecasts and discuss potential risks and identify opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with logistics/supply chain and channel merchandisers to co-ordinate/deliver production forecasts.
  • Collaborate with finance and commercial leads to align DP with business targets/goals.
  • Provide input for production planning and suppliers to ensure timely product availability

DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING & SYSTEMS

  • Continuously refine forecasting models to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness to changes in demand.
  • Utilize statistical forecasting and continuous improvement of demand planning software.
  • Generate regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels and sales performance for management review.
  • Use data-driven insights to continuously improve demand planning processes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the demand planning system/spreadsheets
  • Ensure the integrity and reliability of forecasting data
  • Develop a demand planning process manual


ALL ABOUT YOU

You'll need at least 2 years' experience working as Demand Panner.

You'll have technical proficiency on demand planning software

You'll be an industry expert with excellent strategic thinking communication skills


OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFTIS

  • 25-day holiday allowance, 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday
  • Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care.
  • Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health.
  • Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
  • Pension matched to 5%
  • 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature,
  • Travel Allowance to support connection days.
  • Generous gender-neutral parental leave
  • Death in Service up to 6 times your salary
  • Group income protection insurance
  • Long service awards
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.


Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you

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