Contract: Permanent
location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
An entry-level demand planning role offering a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Supply Chain and skills in data integrity forecasting & planning with No7 Beauty Company brands across the UK and EMEA region. It is a permanent role based in Nottingham.
Supply Chain plays a pivotal role in No7 Beauty Company operating end to end across Planning Sourcing Manufacturing and Distribution activities. We work in partnership with multiple internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the delivery of our brands to both customer and consumers is efficient and on-time.
The Assistant Demand Planner will support the wider No7 Beauty Company regional demand planning team in forecasting and planning processes across the UK & EMEA regions by ensuring that data integrity accuracy and processes are followed. This role will work closely the demand & supply planning teams as well as when needed Sales Marketing and Finance to ensure accurate demand forecasts that drive efficient inventory management and product availability. Reporting into Demand Planning Manager you will:
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure the maintenance and improvement of the demand planning system including data integrity master data parameter management and housekeeping routines.
Prepare and present regular reports on demand planning metrics including forecast accuracy and key performance indicators.
Analyse historical sales data market trends and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilise statistical models and forecasting tools (E2Open / Sofco) to generate accurate demand forecasts and improve overall forecasting accuracy.
Support the development and maintenance of a SKU-level forecast over a 12-month horizon for assigned brands/channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales marketing finance and supply planning to gather relevant data and insights
Communicate forecast updates and changes to relevant stakeholders providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the demand planning function and actively contribute to their implementation.
Participate in demand planning meetings and cross-functional projects to enhance forecasting techniques streamline processes and drive overall efficiency.
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
Recent university graduate or A-levels with work experience in a related field
Desire to develop a career in Demand Planning with a view to progress into wider Supply Chain function
Level of proficiency in data analysis
Experienced / intermediate Excel user comfortable working with systems Ability to work deadlines
A team player willing to collaborate
Some experience in planning and associated processes in a retail or FMCG company is desirable.
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
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Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7 Liz Earle Soap & Glory Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone from skin science to sustainability. Were known for products that deliver results and do good along the way.
Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating an inclusive workplace where our colleagues are empowered to be themselves and where diversity equity and inclusion are part of how we do things every day.
If this sounds like the role for you wed love to hear from you. If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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