Demand Planner ***High Growth Personal Care Brand***

Demand Planner – High Growth Personal Care Brand

Location: Central London – Hybrid (1 day per week office-based)

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Holiday & more

Join a high-growth personal care brand that's disrupting its category with innovation, quality, and a bold brand identity. As a Demand Planner, you’ll be the go-to person for delivering accurate product forecasts, ensuring commercial plans translate into supply chain efficiency across the UK market. This is a key role in a dynamic, growing business where you’ll take ownership of demand planning while working cross-functionally with commercial and supply teams. If you’re analytical, detail-driven, and excited by a fast-paced FMCG environment, this one’s for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain 12-month rolling demand forecasts using SAP IBP and other tools.
• Work closely with commercial teams to integrate customer insights, promotions, and new product plans into the forecast.
• Analyse forecast performance vs actuals and recommend adjustments to improve accuracy.
• Lead and facilitate monthly demand planning and S&OP meetings.
• Provide insights into slow-moving stock and write-off risks to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with supply planning to optimise inventory levels and ensure availability.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: 2+ years of demand planning or forecasting experience within FMCG (personal care, cosmetics, food, or pharma ideal).
• Strong Excel skills (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, VBA a plus).
• Experience with SAP IBP or similar demand planning systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across teams.
• Comfortable working independently and managing shifting priorities in a high-growth business.

What Happens Next? 🎬

Now – Apply with your CV.

First Stage – Introductory Teams call with the hiring team.

Second Stage – Competency based interview with hiring manager and SLT.

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While we would love to reply to all applicants, due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back within 14 days, unfortunately, the role won’t be progressing. The position may be in the process of closing, so it could be a matter of timing. But no worries! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment to stay updated on new openings. 👀