About the role

Senior Manager overseeing demand forecasting and cross-functional collaboration at Lovehoney. Elevating pleasure through innovative technologies in the sexual wellbeing industry.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process, delivering accurate forecasts across all channels and markets.
Align commercial plans, demand forecasts, supply capacity, and financial targets, aligning external inputs with statistical forecasts.
Partner cross-functionally to ensure all marketing activity, promotions and product launches are accurately embedded into the demand plan, holding stakeholders accountable for timely and high-quality inputs.
Work closely with Supply Planning to ensure optimal inventory availability while balancing working capital and obsolescence risk.
Monitor and improve key planning KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, service levels and inventory performance.
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes, data quality and planning systems.
Lead and develop the Demand Planning team, building strong analytical capability and cross-functional collaboration.

Proven experience in Demand Planning or Forecasting within retail, e-commerce or FMCG.
Strong understanding of S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
Highly analytical with advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Experience working with forecasting or demand planning systems.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead planning teams.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing Demand Planning teams within a fast-paced commercial environment.

A welcoming workplace full of drinks, snacks, friendly faces and fun team-building events.
Access to unique discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, in addition to a 50% discount on all Lovehoney products to explore and discover new ways to have fun.
Enjoy a hybrid work model that fosters flexibility and work-life balance, with three days per week in-office and the opportunity to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, alongside 25 days’ holiday, plus an additional day for each year you are with Lovehoney, providing ample time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration.
Access to customized training opportunities to support your unique learning journey, complemented by biannual feedback cycles, offering valuable insights into your performance and growth areas, enhancing your development within the company.
Recognising the significance of physical and mental health, we proudly provide gym benefits in addition to a mental wellbeing platform, to ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
Stay secure at work and at home with a complimentary 1Password Family account. All Lovehoney Group employees can invite up to five family members to join, offering your household a safe and simple way to manage passwords and sensitive information safely and easily.