Supply & Demand Planner - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity to support the Global Planning team by providing cover across both Demand Planning and Supply Planning.
During the first phase of the contract, the successful candidate will provide cover for a Demand Planner developing and maintaining demand forecasts, supporting the S&OP process and working closely with Commercial, Marketing/Sales and Supply teams.
Following this, the role will transition into Supply Planning, managing Supplier relationships, inventory and supply plans to ensure product availability while mitigating supply risks.
Demand Planning (Initial Assignment)
- Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term demand forecasts.
- Analyse sales trends, forecast accuracy and key demand planning KPIs.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and forecast accuracy.
- Identify demand risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Commercial teams to build a consensus forecast.
- Support new product launches, promotions and product discontinuations.
- Support monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
Supply Planning (Second Assignment)
- Manage supply plans across a portfolio of finished goods and suppliers.
- Monitor inventory levels to maintain service while optimising stock.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks and out-of-stock situations.
- Escalate supply constraints and drive recovery plans with suppliers where required.
- Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
- Raise and manage Purchase Orders.
- Build collaborative relationships with Suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and KPIs.
- Work closely with Suppliers, QC, NPD/EPD and Warehouse teams to resolve any supply issues
Other
- Support implementation of new planning systems and business processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Global Planning.
- Produce report and analysis to support business decision-making.
- Support cross-functional planning projects as required.
Essential
- Good level/standard of UK/European education or equivalent.
- Educated to Degree level or similar level of work experience.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and Stakeholder Management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
Desirable
- Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning or Inventory Planning.
- Experience with FMCG or Consumer Goods.
- Knowledge of ERP or Planning Systems (D365, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan or similar)
- Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
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Generous staff discount on ELEMIS products and spa treatments, plus L’OCCITANE Group brands
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Income Protection and Life Assurance
- 27 days holiday plus your birthday off
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, and service awards
- Structured leadership and product training programmes
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive
- The opportunity to make a visible commercial and leadership impact
Our People Commitments
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are central to our People Strategy. We are committed to building a fair, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
We embed this commitment through inclusive hiring and progression practices, clear policies that promote equity and zero tolerance for discrimination and regular review of our people data to identify and address gaps in representation and experience. We invest in inclusive leadership, equipping our managers with the skills and accountability to foster psychologically safe, respectful and high-performing teams.
We provide channels for open dialogue, including confidential Speak Up mechanisms, to ensure concerns can be raised safely and addressed appropriately. Through ongoing learning, inclusive behaviours and shared accountability across all levels of the organisation, we empower our people to be themselves, innovate and fulfil their potential. Together, we belong.
Our People Commitments
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are central to our People Strategy. We are committed to building a fair, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
We embed this commitment through inclusive hiring and progression practices, clear policies that promote equity and zero tolerance for discrimination and regular review of our people data to identify and address gaps in representation and experience. We invest in inclusive leadership, equipping our managers with the skills and accountability to foster psychologically safe, respectful and high-performing teams.
We provide channels for open dialogue, including confidential Speak Up mechanisms, to ensure concerns can be raised safely and addressed appropriately. Through ongoing learning, inclusive behaviours and shared accountability across all levels of the organisation, we empower our people to be themselves, innovate and fulfil their potential. Together, we belong.
