Demand Planner

Title:  Demand Planner

Location: UK Hybrid or UK Remote (With Monthly travel to our central London Office)

Position: Perm

About Petlab Co

PetLab Co. is the world’s fastest-growing pet supplement business. Launching in 2018, we successfully achieved a 9-figure revenue in 2023 without any external funding. We have a loyal community of loving pet parents and over 1.5 million happy dogs whose lives have been positively impacted by our innovative products. Our team is vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-driven where high-performers are valued and rewarded. And it is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking, animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly.

A Day In The Life…

The Head of Supply Chain is looking for a Demand Planner to join our Operations team to manage our global demand planning process. You will be a pivotal part of the team and will serve as the dace of operations to the rest of the business helping to lead the Sales and Operations plan. You will be passionate about getting involved in all operational processes, as well as being able to adapt when challenges are thrown our way. The person will need to provide solutions and drive projects forward to aid the business in achieving its yearly targets. The right talented individual would have experience working in a B2C/online e-commerce environment, with experience in demand planning.

We move and think fast so it’s important that you are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and are happy to roll up your sleeves to do whatever it takes to support the team in every way possible. This is an exciting opportunity to have a huge impact in rocket ship of a business with a real purpose! Opportunity.. If that sounds exciting - we would love you to join our pack!

Your day to day will look a little bit like this…

• Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.
• Collaborate with Marketing to incorporate promotional plans and product launches into forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models as necessary.
• Optimize inventory levels by balancing demand requirements with supply constraints.
• Identify and address potential stockouts or excess inventory situations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze sales trends, seasonality patterns, and customer behaviour to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Create and present regular reports on demand forecasts, performance metrics, and inventory health to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with supply chain to ensure optimal supply planning and vendor management.
• Align with logistics to ensure fulfillment efficiency and service level targets are met.
• Communicate with senior leadership to provide insights on demand trends and supply chain risks.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve forecasting processes, tools, and analytics to support business growth.
• Implement demand planning best practices and contribute to the development of planning systems.

Requirements

What You Need…

• 3-5 years’ experience in Merchandising, operations, demand planning, forecasting, or business analytics in consumer products required
• Experience in D2C/B2C ecommerce/retail environment
• Demonstrated analytical ability with an aptitude for building a narrative around the data that leads to action and eye for business with the ability to work accurately, close attention to detail, and active listening skills
• Knowledge and understanding of S&OP, purchasing, forecasting and inventory management
• Expert level proficiency in MS Excel
• Optimally works with individuals and groups at all organization levels; capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Organized and detail-oriented, experienced in building out successful processes
• Self-motivated, a dot connector and independent thinker
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to advocate for the digital channel

Benefits

The Good Stuff…

• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays
• Bonus- based on performance and paid out April and October
• Flexible Working Hours – We focus on results and trust people to manage their time, whether working from home, while traveling, or in the office!
• Company Equipment – Laptop issued to you so you're all set from day 1.
• Get Your Read On – We love to promote and encourage personal & professional development so we couldn't be happier to buy books of your choice via amazon or pay for audible subscription.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension Scheme – contributions towards your pension scheme!
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave – because time with new family members is important!
• Puppy Therapy – working in partnership with Paws in Work to provide a boost of oxytocin every quarter.
• Cycle2Work Scheme – Government initiative which offers a cost-effective way to buy new cycling equipment.
• Discount Vouchers & Gym Memberships – get discounts at a whole range of retailers and gym memberships through our provider, Sodexo.
• Free breakfast, fruits and snacks – refuel and revitalise with free munchies in the office.
• Environment – dogs are welcome!
  
  

Petlab Co is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability. We believe that diversity is at the heart of innovation and we welcome passionate candidates form all backgrounds. Come join the family and see for yourself!