Bridge the gap between forecasting demand, managing supply, and safeguarding product availability while controlling inventory costs
Work closely with Finance, NPD, Channel Leads, Marketing, Operations and external Suppliers to drive accurate demand visibility, support launches, and optimize supply chain flow
Drive best in class processes, behaviours across teams, metrics and reporting to ensure agility and industry-leading product availability
Build and maintain demand forecasts (rolling 12–18 month horizon) by SKU, by channel (DTC, Amazon, Retail & others) and by geo (UK & US)
Incorporate inputs from channel leads, marketing and NPD including promotions, NPI, seasonality, trends, and external market signals
Analyze past forecast performance, identify root causes of variances, and refine forecasting models; upskill colleagues
Fully understand the E2E supply chain for each product, focusing on lead times, risks and simplification/cost optimisation
Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure supply plans are shared for long term capacity planning and early risk visibility
Balance procurement to optimise COGs versus availability
Set, monitor and own all demand and supply parameters in tools and systems
Manage inventory across 3PLs and other locations, owning reporting and actions to mitigate excess and aged stock risk
Coordinate forecast, PO placement and OTIF launch of new products within the SURI Gate Process
Manage product phase-in/phase-out and end-of-life planning to avoid business disruption
Define, track and report KPIs such as product availability, forecast accuracy (MAPE), bias, inventory turnover, excess and aged stock
Own IBP-related reporting, system maintenance and dashboards to enable proactive decision-making
Own product availability and out-of-stock risk communications for SURI
Requirements
5+ years experience in a similar role ideally within FMCG / beauty / personal care sectors. A deep understanding of supply chain & operations end to end ecosystems.
Successful track record of delivery in fast-paced scale‑ups / high growth businesses
Strong analytical skills, proficiency with forecasting/statistical models and data/reporting
Excellent commercial awareness and the impact your role play in business growth
Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills with ability to influence all
Comfortable working with both high level strategic planning and detailed execution
Benefits
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from home each week
Bupa Private Healthcare and Dental cover
Income Protection and Life Assurance
1 Charity Day per year
Central London offices- based in London Bridge; a stone’s throw from Borough Market
4x “Work from Anywhere” weeks, with no requirement to be in the office those weeks
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which grants free therapy and coaching sessions to all staff
Monthly social events, organised by different team members
5x free toothbrushes every year
£1000 personal development budget each year, per employee
Fantastic career opportunities; with the chance to grow as SURI does
Ross Fridays; finish at 3pm on a Friday of your choosing every month
Fresh fruit and snack orders every week
Cycle to Work scheme, and Electric Bike Cycle to Work scheme
Regular product swaps with other fantastic companies
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