About the role
TL;DR
Demand Planning Expert to deliver accurate forecasts and optimize inventory.
- •Lovehoney Group is seeking a Demand Planning Expert to drive high-level performance by delivering accurate, data-driven demand forecasts.
- •This role is integral to supporting product availability, optimizing inventory, and enabling commercial growth.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across categories, channels, and markets.
- •Partner with cross-functional teams to create a robust consensus demand plan.
- •Analyze forecast performance and identify actions to improve planning performance.
- •Support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
- •Act as the subject matter expert for demand planning systems and forecasting methodologies.
- •Requirements Significant experience in Demand Planning or Forecasting, ideally within retail, ecommerce, or FMCG.
- •Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, demand planning principles, and S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
- •Experience using demand planning and forecasting systems, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze and interpret large datasets; Power BI experience is desirable.
- •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- •A continuous improvement mindset.
Required skills
ExcelSQL
Nice-to-have skills
Power BI
Domain expertise
ecommerceretail
Benefits & perks
Snacks and drinks, Team building events, Discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, 50% discount on Lovehoney products, Hybrid work model, 25 days holiday + additional day per year of service, Customized training opportunities, Biannual feedback cycles, Gym benefits, Mental wellbeing platform, 1Password Family account
Tech stack
ExcelPower BISQL