Senior Demand Planner
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About the Position
Senior Demand Planner
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location Type: Hybrid
About the Role
Make Your Mark as a Demand Planner at Storio Group
Storio Group produces millions of personalized photo products every year across brands like Photobox, Hofmann, and Albelli. Our supply chain is highly seasonal, and demand planning is how we stay ahead of it. We turn sales data and commercial insight into the forecasts that drive production and inventory decisions across Europe.
As a Demand Planner, you will be a core Subject Matter Expert in our rapid S&OP development. Reporting to the Head of Demand Planning, you will bridge top-line commercial forecasts with item-level operational reality. You will validate B2C category forecasts, own item planning, establish B2B forecasting, and improve forecast phasing across our peak cycles. This is a high-impact role where you will build quality into our demand process and support operational readiness.
Responsibilities
- Validate and check Commercial & Marketing's monthly, weekly, and daily category top-line forecasts against run rates, plans, and customer strategies
- Challenge forecast assumptions constructively across key markets and products when inputs diverge from historical trends or operational reality
- Own the detailed item planning process, splitting category forecasts into granular sub-category and item variant forecasts across Sales, Volume, and ASP, providing item sales mix and margin visibility, and Operations with accurate production requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in weekly and daily forecast phasing, reviewing and validating sales forecasts against promotional mechanics, seasonal uplift spikes, and Last Order Dates for key gifting events
- Build pragmatic models and tools that help forecast owners submit higher-quality phasing inputs
- Take end-to-end ownership of forecasting for B2B vendors, integrating these streams into the central S&OP process
Requirements
- Three to five years of dedicated Demand Planning experience in a fast-paced environment like FMCG, Retail, or E-Commerce
- Proven track record of managing item-level planning, mix modeling, and promotional uplift analysis
- Hands-on experience challenging commercial and marketing teams on forecast assumptions using clear data
- Advanced MS Excel or Google Sheets data modeling skills with complex multi-category and multi-country datasets
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to manage defined processes independently
- Practical problem-solving approach that favors workable tools over complex theoretical models
Nice to Have
- Career experience with exposure to adjacent functions like Supply Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, or Finance
- Background in seasonal, high-volume direct-to-consumer or multi-market businesses, along with experience using Demand Planning systems
- Relevant formal education or degree in business, supply chain, or a related analytical field
We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a highly seasonal and impactful role within a leading photo products company
- Supportive management and a clear scope to grow your expertise
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values different perspectives
- Competitive compensation package
About the Company
At Storio Group, we help people hold onto life's moments. We make personalized photo products that turn fleeting memories into things you can keep, share, and re-live.
Every person at Storio Group helps create our products and shape our company. You will see the impact of your work daily. We invite you to make your mark on our business, products, and customers' lives.
We act with heart by putting people first and valuing diverse perspectives. We give our best and aim for high standards in all we do. We own our work, taking initiative to find solutions. We embrace curiosity, always learning and trying new things. We find the joy in our work and create a positive environment.
Equal Opportunities & Right to Work
Storio Group is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. If you require reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact our HR team.
Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the position's country without requiring sponsorship.
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