Japanese Speaking Demand Planning Manager

Title: Japanese Speaking Demand Planning Manager

Salary: £45k-£49k base salary + annual bonus

Location: London (3days WFO, 2days WFH)

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Japanese Speaking Demand Planning Manager - Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage sales plans for products and channels, collaborating with sales, e-commerce, and marketing teams
• Plan and optimise inventory, coordinate purchasing, and manage stock for campaigns and seasonal products
• Oversee product lifecycle from launch to discontinuation
• Align stock and sales forecasts across stores, online, and external retailers
• Prepare monthly reports on sales, inventory, and purchasing, and identify improvement opportunities
• Support profitability analysis, budgeting, and KPI monitoring
• Lead and develop the Planner, collaborating with internal stakeholders

Japanese Speaking Demand Planning Manager - Requirements:

• Previous experience in sales and purchase planning (consumer goods preferred)
• Strong Excel skill and familiar With Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset
• Japanese language skills will be highly plus (need to contact with Japan HQ)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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