Demand Planner
- Full Time
- Knightsbridge
- Buying and Merchandising
- Fixed Term
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Our Merchandise Planning team are currently seeking a skilled Demand Planner to join the Toys & Technology category on a 12 -month fixed term contract.
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring forecast accuracy and inventory optimization across all channels while working for the world’s leading luxury retailer.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the demand and fulfilment planning process for a portfolio of brands and categories.
Other responsibilities will also include:
- Developing accurate demand plans and ensuring their quality across all channels.
- Managing inventory through data-driven strategies, optimizing safety stock, reorder points, and seasonal parameters.
- Driving forecast accuracy by analysing historical sales trends and coordinating with Buying and Retail teams for promotions, launches, and events.
- Collaborating with suppliers to align future demand and improve intake projections.
- Supervising and mentoring Assistant Demand Planners and Planning Assistants.
- Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
About You
You will have proven experience in a demand planning role, ideally with expertise in SAP. You’ll also have advanced proficiency in Excel and exceptional numerical and analytical abilities, enabling you to forecast accurately, optimize inventory, and drive data-driven decisions that enhance business performance.
You’ll also have:
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Flexibility, a strong work ethic, and commitment to Harrods' values.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
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