Senior Demand Planner Operations Wild HQ

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Demand Planner to lead our forecasting strategy and bridge the gap between traditional S&OP and the future of AI-driven supply chain management. You will own the global demand signal across DTC and Retail channels, leveraging machine learning and automation to turn complex data into commercial gold. Please note, this is a mid-level role at the Senior Manager level which targets candidates with 4-6 years of experience. This role reports into our Head of Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities Forecasting & S&OP Excellence Cycle Ownership : Own and coordinate the full monthly S&OP cycle. This includes leading forecasting sessions, forecast accuracy reviews, and bottom-up/top-down reconciliation against the business plan. Global Inputs : Own DTC and retail global forecast inputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and commercial alignment across all territories. Retail Intelligence : Translate account management EPOS data and buyer insights into precise operational order forecasts for retail customers. Financial Alignment : Manage bottom-up consensus and reconcile against top-down financial targets. Clearly articulate gaps, risks, and volume‑value opportunities to the leadership team. Advanced Quant, Reporting & AI Technical Interrogation : Interrogate large and complex datasets confidently. Identify specific metrics and outliers that move the dial rather than just reporting on surface-level data. AI Tool Building : Build and continuously improve demand planning reporting. Use AI and automation tools to surface trends, anomalies, and actionable insights faster than traditional methods. Eradicate Manual Work : Build AI agents or automated workflows to eliminate repetitive manual data entry. Continuous Improvement : Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias measurement. Embed a culture of quantitative rigor and relentless iteration across the team. Stock Risk & Supply Alignment Proactive Management : Actively manage stock risks across the portfolio, flagging sudden demand changes to the Supply Planning team to drive the right inbound decisions. Risk & Opportunities : Monitor stock cover, aged stock, and write‑off risk. Own the Risk and Opportunities register and drive resolution through cross‑functional workstreams. Lifecycle Transitions : Support range review processes to ensure clean transitions between old and new SKUs with no gaps or overlapping demand signals. People & Stakeholder Management Team Leadership : Manage the Demand Planning Team day‑to‑day by setting priorities, reviewing outputs, and developing their technical and commercial capability. Influencing without Authority : Act as a strong cross‑functional collaborator with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Planning. Influence behaviour and drive alignment across the business. Strategic Communication : Communicate complex planning challenges clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders. Focus on making recommendations rather than just presenting problems. Qualifications Core Experience : A strong retail demand planning background with proven experience translating EPOS and account‑level forecasts into operational plans. The Quant Mindset : Demonstrable ability to manipulate and interrogate large datasets using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, or BI platforms. Comfortable with statistical forecasting methods. S&OP Expertise : Experience coordinating S&OP or IBP cycles in a fast‑paced consumer goods environment. AI & Automation : Hands‑on experience using AI or automation tools to improve reporting speed, accuracy, or insight generation. High Agency : Build tools or processes to clean up messes instead of waiting for a manual. Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear narratives for senior audiences. Leadership : Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and a proven ability to thrive in an ambiguous, high‑growth environment. FMCG/D2C Interest : Passion for using cutting‑edge AI to help a physical, sustainable product reach more bathrooms globally. What you’ll get from us 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office 4% Company Pension Mental well‑being support through Spill Private healthcare through Vitality Weekly early finishes and social events Annual L&D budget Free breakfast Free & discounted Wild products 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr