Job Description
Job Title: Demand Planner
Location: Head Office, Brentford
Contract: Fulltime/Permanent
Hours of Work: 37.5 (any 5 days in 7, shifts vary between the hours of 9am-5.30pm)
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Aromatherapy Associates has been sharing the therapeutic powers of essential oils for over 35 years. The Brand was founded in 1985 by Geraldine Howard & Sue Beechey, therapists that had trained under the renowned aromatherapist Micheline Arcier, who can be traced back to the modern-day founders of aromatherapy. It was then that they experienced first-hand the powerfully positive effects of essential oils on our physical and emotional wellbeing.
As a Company we have a family culture and live by one of Geraldine’s beliefs: “It’s more than just a business, it’s a way of life”.
The brand is present in over 50 markets globally with Regional Sales offices in the UK, US and Hong Kong. Distribution is across Spa, Retail, Online Retailers, E-commerce and Distributor partners.
As aromatherapy experts, our vision has remained constant for a generation – sharing the power and therapeutic effects of natural essential oils. Our award-winning blends have gained recognition across the beauty world for their transformative effects on the mind, body and skin.
Expertly hand-blended in our London laboratory, our essential oils and unique active botanicals have created innovations in body and skincare.
We care deeply about the ingredients we use and how we deliver them to you. We take a mindful approach to the origins, workers wellbeing and certification of all our oils and botanicals, with a commitment to evolving our support for global community projects.
Our sustainability vision is an ongoing endeavour, along with our desire to create the very best aromatherapy products, so you can enjoy beautiful, glowing, healthy skin, free from harsh chemicals and unnecessary synthetics.
Code of best practice:
Act as an ambassador of a world-class brand and deliver our products and services in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure customers receive the expected and desirable level of customer service through a sincere approach of professionalism, valuable parting of knowledgeable advice, unsurpassed quality of delivery and genuine attention to customer fulfilment and experience.
Overview of the role
The Demand Planning role is key to translating commercial plans into operational plans and actions. The Demand Planner will manage insightful forecasts at SKU and channel level, by region and key activity – as well as NPD and seasonal launch plans. This role is a key aspect of the S&OP process and central to the business integrated planning.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for generating accurate SKU level forecasts across the global network
Manage demand reviews with account managers to ensure commercial plans are all being accounted for
Manage demand exceptions for campaign activity
Manage pack off plan calendar within 3PL for bundles, reworks and testers
Prepare monthly S&OP deck
Forecast accuracy evaluation with details on trends and bias to improve accuracy
Work with the Supply team to ensure that forecasts are met with timely production plans – or that requirements are managed with expectations on production timings
Work with NPD team to support appropriate forecasting against new products
Work with trade operations team to ensure inventory is available for customer requirements
Manage all communication internally on inventory availability
Person Specification
Advanced level of excel essential, with experience in managing and analysing large volume of data
At least 3 years’ experience in a demand planning role
Strong commercial awareness
Demonstratable problem solving and numeracy skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of Demand Planning within the context of an S&OP process
Excellent attention to detail
Must be able to commute to head office in Brentford 2-3 times per week
Right to work in UK
This role does not offer sponsorship candidates must have right to work in the UK.
Aromatherapy Associates is dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to richer discussions, innovative ideas, and better outcomes for our team and the communities we serve. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and equitable future.