Naked Wines

Senior Demand Planning Manager

Naked Wines

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Norwich • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £40,000 - £50,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERPNumpyOraclePandasPythonScikit-LearnSQLTableau

About the role

  • Lead and improve the S&OP demand planning process using data-driven forecasting.
  • Create, maintain, and enhance demand forecasts across all product segments.
  • Build forecasting models using Python, SQL, and advanced Google Sheets.
  • Apply statistical forecasting techniques, including time-series modelling, regression methods, and machine learning approaches.
  • Use scenario planning to model promo uplift, market uncertainty, trend shifts, and best/worst-case demand outcomes.
  • Analyse demand drivers, seasonality, customer behaviour, and commercial impacts to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply, Finance, Category Management, Logistics, and Operations to align demand assumptions.
  • Present forecast results, demand risks, and opportunities in S&OP meetings with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
  • Support portfolio and innovation planning by forecasting new wines and product launches.
  • Monitor market trends, portfolio performance, product lifecycle stages, and customer behaviour to identify opportunities.
  • Track and report forecasting KPIs including accuracy, bias, baseline stability, promo uplift accuracy, and demand variability.
  • Carry out root-cause analysis when forecasts differ from actual results.
  • Improve forecasting tools, automation workflows, dashboards, and data pipelines.

Requirements

  • Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP within a product-led or fast-moving environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods such as time-series forecasting, regression analysis, clustering, or machine learning.
  • Advanced Python skills (pandas, NumPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn, Prophet) for forecasting model development.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and modelling.
  • High capability in Google Sheets for analytical modelling and scenario analysis.
  • Experience using data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
  • Ability to automate forecasting workflows and improve data quality.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is beneficial.
  • Ability to explain analytical findings in a clear, structured way.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to support alignment across commercial and operational functions.
  • Confidence discussing forecast assumptions, risks, and demand drivers with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Understanding of commercial planning, promotional strategies, product lifecycles, and sales processes.
  • Knowledge of how demand planning connects to supply planning and inventory strategy.
  • Ability to consider service levels, operational feasibility, and financial goals when forecasting.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in forecasting and reporting.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise tasks across multiple forecasting cycles.
  • Comfort working with evolving inputs and changing circumstances.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £40-50k pa (depending on location) plus annual bonus opportunity
  • Personal Healthcare
  • 26 days holiday and bank holidays (you can buy or sell holiday too)
  • A £300 annual personal development budget - we're passionate about supporting people to follow their dreams inside or outside of Naked
  • £450 every year to treat yourself to some of our delicious wines...all in the name of research, of course
  • We want to do our bit for the community and give everyone paid leave to volunteer
  • We have Wellbeing Champions and access to mindfulness resources including the Headspace app
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Honeymoon leave - newlyweds get an extra week of annual leave
  • We like to surprise and delight you with lovely thoughtful gifts including Naked Wine and lots more...

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
demand planningforecastingstatistical forecastingtime-series modellingregression methodsmachine learningPythonSQLdata analysisdata automation
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunicationcross-functional collaborationattention to detailorganisational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitypresentation skillscritical thinkingprioritisation