Hybrid Demand Planning, Automation Manager

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About the role

  • Demand Planning Manager leading AI-driven forecasting strategy at Wild Cosmetics. Own global demand signal leveraging machine learning and automation for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Own and coordinate the full monthly S&OP cycle
  • Own DTC and retail global forecast inputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and commercial alignment across all territories
  • Translate account management EPOS data and buyer insights into precise operational order forecasts for retail customers
  • Manage bottom-up consensus and reconcile against top-down financial targets
  • Interrogate large and complex datasets confidently
  • Build and continuously improve demand planning reporting
  • Actively manage stock risks across the portfolio
  • Support range review processes to ensure transitions between old and new SKUs
  • Manage the Demand Planning Executive day-to-day by setting priorities, reviewing outputs, and developing their technical and commercial capability
  • Act as a strong cross-functional collaborator with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Planning

Requirements

  • A strong retail demand planning background with proven experience translating EPOS and account-level forecasts into operational plans
  • A demonstrable ability to manipulate and interrogate large datasets using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, or BI platforms
  • Experience coordinating S&OP or IBP cycles in a fast-paced consumer goods environment
  • Hands-on experience using AI or automation tools to improve reporting speed, accuracy, or insight generation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear narratives for senior audiences
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and a proven ability to thrive in an ambiguous, high-growth environment
  • FMCG/D2C interest

Benefits

  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
  • Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
  • 4% Company Pension
  • Mental well-being support through Spill
  • Private healthcare through Vitality
  • Weekly early finishes and social events
  • Annual L&D budget
  • Free breakfast
  • Free & discounted Wild products
  • 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Job title

Demand Planning, Automation Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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