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Demand Planning Manager

Ref: AS2750717

London, UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Consumer Goods Planning
  • S&OP Collaboration

About the candidate

A results-driven Demand Planning Manager with a strong background across consumer goods, retail and e-commerce environments. They bring a practical, analytical approach to demand forecasting, using sales data, market trends and stakeholder insight to build forecasts that support wider business objectives.

Comfortable working closely with sales, marketing, commercial and supply chain teams, they are well suited to fast-moving and transitional environments. Their experience includes improving forecast accuracy, supporting integrated business planning and managing high-SKU portfolios across omni-channel operations.

What makes them great?

  • Improved forecast accuracy: Implemented a new forecasting model within a fast-paced consumer goods environment, improving accuracy by around 20%.
  • Reduced stockouts: Managed forecasting across a high-SKU omni-channel portfolio, contributing to an approximate 15% reduction in stockouts and improved inventory turnover.
  • Strengthened planning processes: Supported the development of an integrated business planning process, helping to streamline operations and improve communication between planning and commercial teams.

Areas of expertise

  • Demand forecasting and planning: Experienced in building accurate forecasts across varied product portfolios, using data, trends and commercial insight to support business planning.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Works closely with sales, marketing and commercial teams to align promotional plans, improve communication and strengthen planning accountability.
  • Data analysis and systems: Strong user of advanced Excel and statistical forecasting tools, with experience turning complex data into clear, actionable insight.