You will own the monthly S&OP cycle for one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, translating retail and DTC data into high-accuracy forecasts. Beyond traditional planning, you will leverage AI and automation to eliminate manual workflows, building a tech-forward supply chain engine that supports rapid global expansion across the UK, US, and Europe.
Senior Demand Planning & Automation Manager at Wearewild
Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing sustainable scale-ups as a Senior Demand Planning & Automation Manager. This isn't a traditional 'spreadsheet-only' role; you'll be tasked with building AI-powered forecasting tools and automating the S&OP cycle for a Unilever-acquired B Corp on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics. If you have a quant mindset, FMCG experience, and a passion for using cutting-edge tech to solve supply chain challenges, this London-based hybrid role offers the chance to define the planning engine for a global consumer brand.
About this role
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About the company
Wearewild
Unilever-acquired B Corp and sustainable personal care startup scale-up
Backed by JamJar Investments, Slingshot Ventures, Creator Collective Capital, Redbus Ventures, Polipo Ventures, Crowdcube, Niomi Smart, Grace Beverley, Caspar Lee, Unilever.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Lead the full monthly S&OP cycle, reconciling bottom-up retail EPOS data and DTC inputs against top-down financial targets to identify volume-value opportunities.
- Build and deploy AI agents and automated reporting tools to surface trends and anomalies faster than traditional manual methods.
- Proactively manage stock risks, aged inventory, and product lifecycle transitions to ensure zero gaps in demand signals during rapid SKU rotations.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Proven background in retail demand planning within FMCG or consumer goods, with experience translating account-level insights into operational plans.
- Technically proficient in manipulating complex datasets using SQL, BI platforms, or advanced Excel, with a deep interest in applying AI to logistics.
- Exceptional communicator capable of synthesising complex data into clear strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a mission-driven B Corp backed by Unilever that is actively disrupting the personal care industry by removing single-use plastics from bathrooms worldwide.
- High-impact ownership of the global demand signal, moving beyond traditional spreadsheets to build the future of AI-driven supply chain management.
- Rare opportunity to work in a high-growth environment that prioritizes automation, operating under the principle that if a task is done twice, it should be automated.
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