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Demand Planning Supervisor

POP MART

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Demand Planning Supervisor (Retail)


Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent


About POP MART


POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.


POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.


POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.


For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.


What to Expect


POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:


  • Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
  • Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
  • Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas


Benefits


POP MART offers our employees:


  • Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
  • A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
  • Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
  • Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work



The Role and Candidate


The Demand Planning Supervisor – UK Retail Business acts as the country lead for demand planning, responsible for forecasting, stock planning, and allocation across all UK stores. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role ensures that UK stock flow aligns with merchandising priorities and retail performance requirements.


The Supervisor will manage a small team of demand planning coordinators, focusing on day-to-day oversight, workload allocation, and accuracy of planning output. The role is hands-on, balancing team management with direct responsibility for analysis and operational execution.


Responsibilities


  • Act as the UK country lead for demand planning, aligning with regional supply chain strategy
  • Manage a small team of demand planners/executives, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring high-quality planning output
  • Produce and maintain accurate forecasts for the UK retail business, reflecting promotions, launches, and seasonal demand
  • Oversee store-level allocation and replenishment to maintain availability while avoiding overstocking
  • Review sales, inventory, and forecast accuracy regularly, highlighting risks and proposing adjustments
  • Partner closely with merchandising and retail teams to ensure demand plans support commercial initiatives
  • Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts for UK stores
  • Provide reporting and insights to both country and regional management


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or retail inventory management
  • Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
  • Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across functions
  • Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure


Desirable but Not Essential


  • Experience in the toy industry or pop culture retail sector
  • Familiarity with the UK and European retail landscapes
  • Understanding of designer toy and collectible trends, particularly in the art toy market
  • Experience in ERP systems, demand planning, or forecasting software



If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

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Demand Planning Supervisor

London, London POP MART

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Demand Planning Supervisor (Retail)


Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent


About POP MART


POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.


POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.


POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.


For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.


What to Expect


POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:


  • Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
  • Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
  • Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas


Benefits


POP MART offers our employees:


  • Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
  • A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
  • Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
  • Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work



The Role and Candidate


The Demand Planning Supervisor – UK Retail Business acts as the country lead for demand planning, responsible for forecasting, stock planning, and allocation across all UK stores. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role ensures that UK stock flow aligns with merchandising priorities and retail performance requirements.


The Supervisor will manage a small team of demand planning coordinators, focusing on day-to-day oversight, workload allocation, and accuracy of planning output. The role is hands-on, balancing team management with direct responsibility for analysis and operational execution.


Responsibilities


  • Act as the UK country lead for demand planning, aligning with regional supply chain strategy
  • Manage a small team of demand planners/executives, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring high-quality planning output
  • Produce and maintain accurate forecasts for the UK retail business, reflecting promotions, launches, and seasonal demand
  • Oversee store-level allocation and replenishment to maintain availability while avoiding overstocking
  • Review sales, inventory, and forecast accuracy regularly, highlighting risks and proposing adjustments
  • Partner closely with merchandising and retail teams to ensure demand plans support commercial initiatives
  • Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts for UK stores
  • Provide reporting and insights to both country and regional management


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or retail inventory management
  • Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
  • Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across functions
  • Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure


Desirable but Not Essential


  • Experience in the toy industry or pop culture retail sector
  • Familiarity with the UK and European retail landscapes
  • Understanding of designer toy and collectible trends, particularly in the art toy market
  • Experience in ERP systems, demand planning, or forecasting software



If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

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Demand Planning Supervisor

London, London POP MART

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Job Description

Demand Planning Supervisor (Retail)


Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent


About POP MART


POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.


POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.


POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.


For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.


What to Expect


POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:


  • Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
  • Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
  • Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas


Benefits


POP MART offers our employees:


  • Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
  • A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
  • Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
  • Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work



The Role and Candidate


The Demand Planning Supervisor – UK Retail Business acts as the country lead for demand planning, responsible for forecasting, stock planning, and allocation across all UK stores. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role ensures that UK stock flow aligns with merchandising priorities and retail performance requirements.


The Supervisor will manage a small team of demand planning coordinators, focusing on day-to-day oversight, workload allocation, and accuracy of planning output. The role is hands-on, balancing team management with direct responsibility for analysis and operational execution.


Responsibilities


  • Act as the UK country lead for demand planning, aligning with regional supply chain strategy
  • Manage a small team of demand planners/executives, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring high-quality planning output
  • Produce and maintain accurate forecasts for the UK retail business, reflecting promotions, launches, and seasonal demand
  • Oversee store-level allocation and replenishment to maintain availability while avoiding overstocking
  • Review sales, inventory, and forecast accuracy regularly, highlighting risks and proposing adjustments
  • Partner closely with merchandising and retail teams to ensure demand plans support commercial initiatives
  • Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts for UK stores
  • Provide reporting and insights to both country and regional management


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or retail inventory management
  • Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
  • Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across functions
  • Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure


Desirable but Not Essential


  • Experience in the toy industry or pop culture retail sector
  • Familiarity with the UK and European retail landscapes
  • Understanding of designer toy and collectible trends, particularly in the art toy market
  • Experience in ERP systems, demand planning, or forecasting software



If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

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Demand Planning Supervisor

POP MART

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Job Description

Demand Planning Supervisor (Retail)


Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent


About POP MART


POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.


POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.


POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.


For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.


What to Expect


POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:


  • Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
  • Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
  • Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas


Benefits


POP MART offers our employees:


  • Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
  • A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
  • Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
  • Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work



The Role and Candidate


The Demand Planning Supervisor – UK Retail Business acts as the country lead for demand planning, responsible for forecasting, stock planning, and allocation across all UK stores. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role ensures that UK stock flow aligns with merchandising priorities and retail performance requirements.


The Supervisor will manage a small team of demand planning coordinators, focusing on day-to-day oversight, workload allocation, and accuracy of planning output. The role is hands-on, balancing team management with direct responsibility for analysis and operational execution.


Responsibilities


  • Act as the UK country lead for demand planning, aligning with regional supply chain strategy
  • Manage a small team of demand planners/executives, overseeing daily tasks and ensuring high-quality planning output
  • Produce and maintain accurate forecasts for the UK retail business, reflecting promotions, launches, and seasonal demand
  • Oversee store-level allocation and replenishment to maintain availability while avoiding overstocking
  • Review sales, inventory, and forecast accuracy regularly, highlighting risks and proposing adjustments
  • Partner closely with merchandising and retail teams to ensure demand plans support commercial initiatives
  • Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts for UK stores
  • Provide reporting and insights to both country and regional management


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or retail inventory management
  • Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
  • Clear communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across functions
  • Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure


Desirable but Not Essential


  • Experience in the toy industry or pop culture retail sector
  • Familiarity with the UK and European retail landscapes
  • Understanding of designer toy and collectible trends, particularly in the art toy market
  • Experience in ERP systems, demand planning, or forecasting software



If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.

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Demand Planning Partner – Retail

Frimley, South East Krispy Kreme UK & IRE

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Join Our Team as a Demand Planning Partner – Retail

At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just make doughnuts — we make moments. Behind every delicious delivery and store opening is a carefully planned supply chain. We’re looking for a Demand Planning Partner – Retail to join our fast-paced team and make sure our iconic doughnuts are always in the right place, at the right time.

If you’re data-driven, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a tangible impact across our retail stores, this role is for you.

What’s in it for you:

  • Time to Recharge : 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
  • Secure Your Future : 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions after 3 months, plus life assurance cover at 3x your salary
  • Health & Wellbeing : Bupa healthcare for you with access to WeCare and Grocery Aid
  • Hybrid Working : 3 days in our Frimley/London offices and 2 days from home each week

Sweet Perks:

  • Treat Box via Reward Gateway
  • 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks at all UK Krispy Kreme stores
  • Free ‘Doughlightful Bites’ when working in the Support Office

What you’ll be doing:

As a Retail Demand Planning Partner, you’ll focus on ensuring availability and managing demand across Krispy Kreme’s retail stores. From supporting new store openings to managing route changes and promotional activations, you’ll be central to making sure every doughnut journey runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating and maintaining forecasts for retail stores, aligned with promotions, seasonal demand, and new store openings
  • Managing availability and waste KPIs to optimise sales performance
  • Collaborating with operations on route builds, closures, and location transitions
  • Supporting new product launches and ensuring accurate forecasting throughout their lifecycle
  • Analysing sales and waste data to drive insights and actions
  • Presenting KPI performance and improvement opportunities to senior stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in demand forecasting; Retail or FMCG background highly desirable
  • Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power Query and Power BI expertise a plus
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with stakeholders across the business
  • Ability to work at pace, prioritise effectively, and stay organised
  • A proactive problem solver with a collaborative mindset

This is more than just planning — it’s your chance to shape the way our stores perform, ensuring every customer enjoys fresh, perfectly timed doughnuts.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us deliver sweet success every day!

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Demand Planning Partner – Grocery

Frimley, South East Krispy Kreme UK & IRE

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Join Our Team as a Demand Planning Partner – Grocery

At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just make doughnuts — we make moments. And behind every delicious delivery is a carefully planned supply strategy. We’re now looking for a Demand Planning Partner – Grocery to join our passionate and fast-paced team.

If you’re highly analytical, thrive on data-driven decision making, and want to play a key role in ensuring product availability across our grocery partners, this could be the role for you.

What’s in it for you:

  • Time to Recharge : 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
  • Secure Your Future : 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions after 3 months, plus life assurance cover at 3x your salary
  • Health & Wellbeing : Bupa healthcare for you with access to WeCare and Grocery Aid
  • Hybrid Working : 3 days in our Frimley/London offices and 2 days from home each week

Sweet Perks:

  • Treat Box via Reward Gateway
  • 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks at all UK Krispy Kreme stores
  • Free ‘Doughlightful Bites’ when working in the Support Office

What you’ll be doing:

As our Grocery Demand Planning Partner, your mission is simple: right doughnut, right place, right time. You’ll be the link between our sales, commercial, procurement and logistics teams, ensuring strong availability while balancing waste across our grocery and retail partners.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining accurate forecasts for grocery partners, taking into account promotional activity, NPD launches, and range reviews
  • Managing availability and waste KPIs to drive performance and sales
  • Coordinating with procurement to ensure ingredients and materials are aligned with forecast volumes
  • Supporting range changes and product transitions, ensuring smooth launches and de-listings
  • Analysing performance data to identify opportunities to improve on-shelf availability and reduce waste
  • Presenting insights and recommendations to the business, influencing decision making at all levels

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in demand forecasting, ideally in FMCG or grocery
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power Query and Power BI knowledge highly desirable
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
  • Great stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong organisation, time management, and adaptability to fast-paced change

This is a role at the very heart of our grocery operations, where your forecasts and insights directly support the sweet success of our products on supermarket shelves.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something A-Glazing!

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Global Demand Planning SME

ConvaTec

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About Us
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit the role:**
We are seeking a seasoned Global Demand Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Centre of Excellence team. The Global Demand Planning SME plays a key role in building a competitive supply chain that delivers on our promise of Forever Caring.
This role is instrumental in advancing the maturity of our demand planning processes by collaborating with supply chain leadership, IT, and other stakeholders to develop a global standard for demand planning across all business units and geographies.
Working closely with IT and supply chain leadership, this role will prioritise technology investments that enable us to fulfil our supply chain promise: delivering the right product, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost.
This position will directly impact Convatec's ability to maintain a well-trained and capable planning team empowered to support the company's growth and enhance the lives of our customers through trusted medical solutions.
Key measures of success include achieving targets for customer service levels, inventory management, and operating costs.
**Your key duties and responsibilities:**
+ Serve as the SME within the CoE, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise in global demand planning and inventory optimization.
+ Be the demand planning lead for the design, implementation, including UAT, and optimization of SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA systems to support end-to-end supply chain processes.
+ Standardise and harmonise demand planning and inventory strategies across all business units, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
+ Collaborate with Business Unit Supply Chain Leads to drive consensus forecasting and inventory target setting.
+ Act as a bridge between supply chain, IT, and external partners to ensure successful system implementations and upgrades.
+ Provide expert training and support to regional and local planning teams on IBP functionalities and best practices.
+ Monitor and analyse key planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, to enhance planning capabilities.
+ Working within the CoE team to drive continuous improvement in systems and processes throughout the Supply Chain.
+ Be the point of contact for the BU leads providing support and guidance on all demand planning processes.
+ Develop and maintain robust demand forecasting models to support business objectives and improve forecast accuracy.
+ Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for demand planning discrepancies or process inefficiencies.
**Skills & Experience:**
+ **Minimum of five years' experience working with or implementing SAP S/4HANA** , specifically with an emphasis on demand planning functionalities (must have).
+ **At least five years' experience with SAP IBP for demand** , including hands-on expertise in inventory optimization.
+ Proven track record in working with Planner Workspace, Analytic Stories and Fiori demand planning apps.
+ Strong ability to translate complex IT and project terminology into clear, practical language for supply chain teams.
+ Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is highly desirable.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with strategic vision and a dedication to achieving excellence.
+ A passion for demand planning, with a deep understanding of its value to business performance.
+ Proven team player who can also operate independently as needed.
+ Solid track record of managing organizational change effectively.
**Qualifications/Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline (master's degree preferred), or relevant work experience.
+ Proven track record of leading system implementations and driving process standardization in a global organization.
+ In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles, including demand planning, inventory optimization.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex, data-driven decision-making processes.
+ Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in a Centre of Excellence or similar environment.
+ Certification in SAP IBP or SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
**Working Conditions:**
+ This role may be based in Deeside or London with a hybrid working structure.
**Ready to join us?**
At Convatec, we're pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you're ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.
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Demand Planning Partner - Grocery

Frimley, South East Krispy Kreme UK & IRE

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Join Our Team as a Demand Planning Partner – Grocery

At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just make doughnuts — we make moments. And behind every delicious delivery is a carefully planned supply strategy. We’re now looking for a Demand Planning Partner – Grocery to join our passionate and fast-paced team.

If you’re highly analytical, thrive on data-driven decision making, and want to play a key role in ensuring product availability across our grocery partners, this could be the role for you.

What’s in it for you:

  • Time to Recharge : 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
  • Secure Your Future : 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions after 3 months, plus life assurance cover at 3x your salary
  • Health & Wellbeing : Bupa healthcare for you with access to WeCare and Grocery Aid
  • Hybrid Working : 3 days in our Frimley/London offices and 2 days from home each week

Sweet Perks:

  • Treat Box via Reward Gateway
  • 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks at all UK Krispy Kreme stores
  • Free ‘Doughlightful Bites’ when working in the Support Office

What you’ll be doing:

As our Grocery Demand Planning Partner, your mission is simple: right doughnut, right place, right time. You’ll be the link between our sales, commercial, procurement and logistics teams, ensuring strong availability while balancing waste across our grocery and retail partners.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining accurate forecasts for grocery partners, taking into account promotional activity, NPD launches, and range reviews
  • Managing availability and waste KPIs to drive performance and sales
  • Coordinating with procurement to ensure ingredients and materials are aligned with forecast volumes
  • Supporting range changes and product transitions, ensuring smooth launches and de-listings
  • Analysing performance data to identify opportunities to improve on-shelf availability and reduce waste
  • Presenting insights and recommendations to the business, influencing decision making at all levels

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in demand forecasting, ideally in FMCG or grocery
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power Query and Power BI knowledge highly desirable
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
  • Great stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong organisation, time management, and adaptability to fast-paced change

This is a role at the very heart of our grocery operations, where your forecasts and insights directly support the sweet success of our products on supermarket shelves.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something A-Glazing!

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Demand Planning Partner - Retail

Frimley, South East Krispy Kreme UK & IRE

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Join Our Team as a Demand Planning Partner – Retail

At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just make doughnuts — we make moments. Behind every delicious delivery and store opening is a carefully planned supply chain. We’re looking for a Demand Planning Partner – Retail to join our fast-paced team and make sure our iconic doughnuts are always in the right place, at the right time.

If you’re data-driven, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a tangible impact across our retail stores, this role is for you.

What’s in it for you:

  • Time to Recharge : 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
  • Secure Your Future : 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions after 3 months, plus life assurance cover at 3x your salary
  • Health & Wellbeing : Bupa healthcare for you with access to WeCare and Grocery Aid
  • Hybrid Working : 3 days in our Frimley/London offices and 2 days from home each week

Sweet Perks:

  • Treat Box via Reward Gateway
  • 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks at all UK Krispy Kreme stores
  • Free ‘Doughlightful Bites’ when working in the Support Office

What you’ll be doing:

As a Retail Demand Planning Partner, you’ll focus on ensuring availability and managing demand across Krispy Kreme’s retail stores. From supporting new store openings to managing route changes and promotional activations, you’ll be central to making sure every doughnut journey runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating and maintaining forecasts for retail stores, aligned with promotions, seasonal demand, and new store openings
  • Managing availability and waste KPIs to optimise sales performance
  • Collaborating with operations on route builds, closures, and location transitions
  • Supporting new product launches and ensuring accurate forecasting throughout their lifecycle
  • Analysing sales and waste data to drive insights and actions
  • Presenting KPI performance and improvement opportunities to senior stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in demand forecasting; Retail or FMCG background highly desirable
  • Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power Query and Power BI expertise a plus
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with stakeholders across the business
  • Ability to work at pace, prioritise effectively, and stay organised
  • A proactive problem solver with a collaborative mindset

This is more than just planning — it’s your chance to shape the way our stores perform, ensuring every customer enjoys fresh, perfectly timed doughnuts.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us deliver sweet success every day!

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Supply Chain Analyst - Demand Planning

LE1 6AN Leicester, East Midlands £40000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client, a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst with a specialization in Demand Planning. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from any location within the UK. You will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient supply chain operations. This position requires a strong quantitative aptitude, proficiency in advanced analytical tools, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics. Your responsibilities will include analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to generate robust demand forecasts. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and operations departments to align forecasts and ensure product availability. The ideal candidate will have experience with demand planning software and statistical forecasting techniques. You will identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, reduce stock-outs, and minimize excess inventory. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for working effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners in a remote setting. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the optimization of a complex global supply chain and drive business growth through effective planning and execution. The ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and present data-driven insights clearly is paramount.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for a wide range of products.
  • Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional impacts on demand.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather input for forecasts.
  • Monitor forecast performance and identify root causes for deviations.
  • Implement strategies to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
  • Optimize inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.
  • Support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes.
  • Identify supply chain risks and opportunities related to demand fluctuations.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on demand planning performance and insights.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related supply chain role.
  • Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis) or similar tools.
  • Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills.
  • Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and inventory management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
  • Experience with SQL or other database query languages is a plus.
Join our client’s commitment to supply chain excellence, operating remotely to support their operations in **Leicester**.
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