Demand Planner – Private Brand
About the role
Role Overview
Mumzworld is looking for a Demand Planner to build and own forecasting and inventory planning for our Private Label products from the ground up. This isn't about maintaining an existing process; it's about designing one from scratch and scaling it as our own-brand portfolio grows across categories and markets.
You'll be the person who makes sure our Private Label products are in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity without tying up cash in excess stock.
What You'll Do
Forecast demand
Build forecasting models for Private Label SKUs across categories and seasons factoring in promotions, seasonality, and new product launches. Own accuracy, bias, and stockout metrics from day one.
Plan inventory and supply
Manage the full replenishment cycle purchase orders, lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock so we avoid both stockouts and overstock. Keep an eye on aged and excess inventory to protect margin and cash flow.
Plan new product launches
Work closely with category management, sourcing, and production teams to plan launch timelines, so new products hit the shelf on schedule and ready to sell not delayed or under-stocked.
Bring data and better tools into planning
Move the function away from manual spreadsheets by introducing forecasting tools and scenario modelling. Partner with Category, Supply Chain, and Data teams to drive real adoption, not just a one-time rollout.
Build reporting and alignment across teams
Set up dashboards and a regular planning cadence (S&OP) so the business always has clear visibility into supply and demand. Represent the Private Label planning function across Sourcing, Commercial, Marketplace, Marketing, and Finance.
What You'll Need
- 5-8+ years in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or S&OP - ideally with experience building a planning process from scratch, not just running one that already exists.
- Background in private label, FMCG, retail, or e-commerce.
- Experience managing SKU portfolios end-t…