Demand Planning Team Lead
Molton Brown
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Description
Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao´s global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world.
Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown’s signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience.
About our role: The Demand Planning Team Lead leads and develops a team of two Demand Planners, driving forecast accuracy, process improvement and best-practice planning across approximately 10 global sales channels and three main hubs. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Production and Supply Chain, the role translates demand drivers and market insights into robust forecasts, improving short-term performance while building sustainable planning capabilities across a 24-month horizon to support inventory, service levels and business growth.
What you will do:
- Lead the Molton Brown Demand Planning team, ensuring the team owns, develops and drives Molton Brown Demand Planning forecasts using the Kao forecasting system and tools. Ensure processes are transparent, consistent and aligned with continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversee the analysis of demand patterns, SKU performance and market dynamics to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend appropriate actions. Partner with Molton Brown Commercial teams across regions to ensure Demand Planners capture and make effective use of relevant customer demand information when developing the internal forecast, including promotional planning inputs and NPD volume validation.
- Work closely with senior management, including VPs, Directors and Senior Managers, on a regular basis to align demand expectations with business priorities and manage decisions with significant revenue impact.
- Manage, coach and develop two Demand Planners, supporting their performance, capability and professional development.
- Support all new product launches (NPD) and range reviews. Ensure Christmas, summer and winter sales promotions are supported by the required quantities being available across all markets and delivered in a timely manner.
What you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required; a higher degree or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.
- 5–7 years' experience in demand planning, ideally within cosmetics and toiletries or an FMCG environment, with experience using SAP/IBP or similar planning systems.
- People leadership experience, with the ability to manage, coach and develop a team, while setting clear priorities and driving accountability.
- Commercial and strategic judgement, with experience making complex decisions involving significant cost, revenue and business considerations.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret demand data, identify key drivers and translate insights into accurate forecasts and practical actions.
- Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working with senior leaders and collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Production and Supply Chain.
- Ability to operate across multiple planning horizons in a fast-paced environment, balancing short-, medium- and long-term objectives, with a good understanding of the wider supply chain including production planning, logistics and manufacturing.
- An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
- Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
- A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities (region dependant)
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A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension / retirement options dependant on location, insurance options, and more…
- Learning and development opportunities
Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Leading Molton Brown's demand planning function means managing a small team of two planners while orchestrating forecasts across roughly ten global sales channels and three regional hubs. You'll translate market insights and demand drivers into accurate forecasts that span both immediate needs and a 24-month strategic horizon, working to balance inventory, service levels and growth. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Production and Supply Chain—and regular engagement with senior leadership on decisions carrying significant revenue implications.
Success in this position calls for 5–7 years of demand planning experience, ideally in cosmetics, toiletries or FMCG, with demonstrated proficiency in SAP/IBP or comparable planning systems. You'll need strong people leadership capabilities to coach and develop your team, sharp analytical skills to interpret demand data and identify key drivers, and the commercial judgment to navigate complex trade-offs. Stakeholder management and influencing across multiple functions are essential, as is the ability to operate comfortably across short-, medium- and long-term planning horizons while understanding the broader supply chain context.
The role is based in London and requires in-office attendance. Molton Brown, part of the Japan-founded Kao group, emphasises collaboration, respect and employee wellbeing, offering flexible working, competitive compensation, learning opportunities and involvement in wellbeing and diversity initiatives.
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