The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 9 offices, operates in 95 countries, and employs around 1000 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations.
[ comfort zone ] Customer Care & Demand Planning Specialist (London):
JOB MISSION:
[ comfort zone ] is looking for a Customer Care & Demand Planning Specialist to join the Skin Care team to support the distribution and build the reputation of the brand in the UK & Ireland
The mission is to provide best in class customer care support, to our professional B2B ( Spas & Salons ) and our Distributor, ensuring a positive experience to build and maintain the lasting and trusting relationships which make [ comfort zone ] a market leader in Luxury, professional skincare. This role is also a direct support to the Business Development Managers and Spa Education team, where efficient communication is key.
This role is also responsible for the demand planning for the skin care division, with strategy and attention to detail being key elements of the role, alongside clear communication with the UK & Global teams.
Within this role reporting and communication with the Country Manager will be an essential part of the overall execution and its importance to the UK business
You will be working in a fast-paced environment, providing timely, accurate information and assistance to a wide range of customers, maximizing the efficiency of our commercial activities, inside the skincare division.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Cuatomer Care
Customer Enquiries & Support
Respond to enquiries from the NSM, BDMs, and Education Team via telephone and email, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
Provide effective problem-solving support aligned with agreed service levels.
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Accounts, Marketing, Digital, PR, and Education, to resolve queries and support business needs.
Logistics & Warehouse Coordination
Liaise with the local warehouse partner to investigate and resolve logistical issues promptly.
Arrange and oversee courier collections for mis-delivered or returned orders.
Complaints & Claims Management
Manage, investigate, and report on customer complaints and claims.
Issue credits and arrange replacement products where appropriate, ensuring a positive customer outcome
B2B – Our Professional Spa and Salon Partners
Providing first-line support for our National Salon & Spa Manager and Business Development Managers, processing daily stock orders placed on behalf of our professional network, using a variety of internal systems.
Be the primary point of contact for our NSM, BDMS with a variety of enquiries, from order placement and account management to delivery and payment issues; providing timely and efficient problem solving, in-line with our agreed SLA’s.
DISTRIBUTOR
Clear efficient communication with the distributer regarding orders, deliveries, payments. Processing their orders and deliveries, support with general queries
DEMAND PLANNING
NEW LAUNCHES DEMAND PLANNING:
Work with UK department heads on Forecasts for new launches, with responsibility for collating, owning and communicating the overall BU forecast.
Monitor the launch in relation to stock management: global volume forecast vs actual
Review post launch quantities after/during the launch
Estimate quantities to be pre-orded of the current line
Stock Master/Virtual Warehouse Data Entry
ON GOING PRODUCT DEMAND PLANNING
Local data gathering for forecast consensus variation
Analyse Sales Planning data and add manual input
Elaborate sales planning for Sales material
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Upload, review and monitor inventory level and KPI
Process and release the refill orders
Responsibility for the end to end process of the shipping and logistics of the orders, collaborating with corporate logistics function to facilitate the receival of the orders to UK warehouse.
WHO YOU ARE
Must have the right to work in the UK
Have previous experience in a fast-paced Customer Care environment, with experience in working to service levels and KPI’s.
Strong previous experience in demand planning and stock inventory management
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to build strong relationships with both stakeholders and customers.
Possess a strong working knowledge of Customer Care principles and practices.
Possess a methodical work style, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Have a high level of digital/systems skills, numeracy, literacy and analytical skills.
Demonstrate a “can do”, proactive mindset and be unafraid to work independently and unaided.
Be able to effectively multi-task and manage a range of simultaneous activities in a dynamic environment, working toward strict deadlines and on multiple tasks.
Be a great team-player.
Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Should have 2-3 years of experience
Experience of using Salesforce, Shopify, Zendesk and Sage X3, would be favourable, but is not essential.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US
At Davines Group, we may not be perfect, but we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where we grow together. We believe in the power of beauty—both in the products we create and in the way we treat the planet and people. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and when you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that makes decisions with the future in mind. We value individuals who are passionate about purposeful innovation and are eager to contribute to a positive impact on the world.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
At Davines Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness as core values that are integral to our Ethical Chart. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our hiring practices are free from discrimination, and we do not make employment decisions based on race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other factor unrelated to merit. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive.
