Senior Demand Planner

To support the Manager in managing and co-ordinating the activities of our supply chain and its partners, optimising the Company’s efficiency and working capital whilst maintaining the service levels demanded by our customers.

• Drive the monthly S&OP cycle and forecast review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a 12-month rolling demand forecast by incorporating market intelligence such as promotions, product launches, phase-in/phase-out plans, discontinuations, seasonality and other commercial activities.
• Review, validate and challenge demand assumptions from stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and minimise bias.
• Translate the approved demand plan into a supply plan to support timely order placement with Brand Partners.
• Balance demand and supply requirements across omni-channels, ensuring optimal stock allocation and rebalancing when necessary.
• Reconcile supply plans against demand plans and proactively manage potential risks including supply shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving stocks, supply constraints and unexpected demand spikes.
• Analyze demand trends, supply risks and inventory positions, and highlight business risks and opportunities with recommended mitigation or improvement plans.
• Conduct historical sales analysis, data validation and data cleansing to establish reliable statistical baseline forecasts.
• Monitor key planning parameters and in