Senior Demand Planner
2 weeks ago
Industry: Cosmetics
Location: Manchester - Hybrid Model
Job Overview:
We are partnering with a cosmetics company to find an experienced and proactive Senior Demand Planner. This role is perfect for someone with a proven track record in demand planning who is ready to take on greater responsibility in driving the company's forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. As a Senior Demand Planner, you will lead the demand planning process, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, product launches, and market demands, while mentoring junior team members.
- Oversee inventory levels across multiple product lines, collaborating with the supply chain and procurement teams to balance stock availability and minimize excess inventory or stockouts.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to drive demand planning strategies that support product launches, promotions, and sales initiatives.
- Performance Metrics: Monitor and analyze key demand planning metrics (forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, etc.), ensuring data-driven decision making.
- Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between demand plans, production schedules, and inventory management strategies.
- Take ownership of the demand planning systems and tools, ensuring data accuracy, improving processes, and implementing best practices.
- Mentor and coach junior demand planners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
- Manage demand planning for new product launches, discontinuations, and product transitions, ensuring minimal disruption to the supply chain.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management (preferably in the cosmetics or FMCG sectors).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret large data sets and drive strategic decisions.
- Proven experience leading demand planning initiatives and mentoring team members, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with demand planning systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or similar software).
- Strong understanding of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and its role in driving business performance.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and commercial objectives.
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