In this leadership role, you will manage the demand forecasting process, improve forecast accuracy, and mentor a planning team while collaborating across various departments.
Make Your Mark as a Head of Demand Planning at Storio group
About the role
This is a critical leadership role for Storio Group. You will create, manage, and run the demand forecasting process. This work ensures high accuracy and reliability for our new Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle. You will be the Subject Matter Expert for demand planning. Your accurate data will drive better decisions across commercial, marketing, finance, and operations teams. You will significantly improve forecast accuracy and help the business gain a better grip on performance.
How you embrace curiosity daily
- You manage the demand planning process, using advanced analytical models.
- You work with teams to find and use market intelligence, sales trends, and marketing plans in the forecasts.
- You constantly challenge and check forecast assumptions with commercial and marketing partners for realism.
- You drive a culture of continuous improvement, making sure our Demand Plan is based on reality.
- You manage the delivery of our cross-functional Last Order Dates (LOD) process and events.
- You connect LOD insights and outcomes directly back to your demand plans for full visibility and execution.
How you make your mark
- You will serve as the expert to independently create and execute a reliable demand forecasting process.
- You will significantly improve demand forecast accuracy for the entire business.
- You will embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across stakeholder teams.
- You will provide analytical guidance for LOD events, balancing sales targets with customer experience.
- You will develop an S&OP professional with high potential, acting as a coach and mentor.
- You will be a key support and second subject matter expert on Sales and Operations Planning.
What you bring to the team
- Extensive progressive experience in planning, with a strong focus on demand planning.
- Proven success in managing and maturing a demand planning process that led to measurable business impact.
- Experience in people management, specifically coaching and developing high potential team members.
- Experience in at least one other part of planning (e.g., Supply Chain, Promotional planning, Supply Planning).
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across all functions.
- Strong analytical acumen to solve complex problems and make sound decisions using complex data.
What sets you apart
- A degree or equivalent calibre in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience or deep understanding of the full S&OP principles and their commercial implications.
- A strong history of driving complex process optimisation with a continuous improvement mindset.
About us
At Storio Group, we help people hold onto life's moments. We make personalised 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.
Top Skills
Advanced Analytical Models
Sales And Operations Planning (S&Op)
Storio group London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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