Senior Demand Planner

Senior Demand Planner At the heart of our commercial engine, owning range architecture, sales forecasting, stock investment and in-season trading actions for assigned product areas, across both continuity and New Product. Job Title: Senior Demand Planner Location: London Hybrid role with 3 days per week in our Central London office Reporting To: Merchandising Planning Director Who we are At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people’s lives by opening access to a more beautiful world. From crafting consciously with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials, to designing enduring, versatile pieces made to be layered, loved and lived in every day, we are redefining what modern jewellery can be. We create jewellery that marks moments, tells stories and becomes part of who you are, all while making responsible luxury more accessible. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact continues to be recognised across the industry. We are proud to have received: Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026 – Country & Town House Responsible Luxury Business of the Year, 2025 & 2026 – Positive Luxury Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK & NI), 2024 – Inspiring Workplaces With a global footprint across physical retail, e-commerce and trusted partners, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Proudly female-founded and inclusive, we build meaningful relationships with the people who wear and love our jewellery. We are looking for Senior Demand Planner to join us as we continue this journey and help us shape what the future of modern jewellery can and should be. Where we need your help The Senior Demand Planner is a senior individual contributor at the heart of our commercial engine, owning range architecture, sales forecasting, stock investment and in-season trading actions for assigned product areas, across both continuity and New Product Design (NPD) ranges. Working closely with Design & Development, Supply and NPD Commercial teams, this person will plan, set intake and WSSI parameters, manage line cards, analyse weekly trade and protect inventory health across every channel. The output is not just numbers; it is clear, confident, commercial recommendations that shape what pieces we buy, what we chase, what we repeat and what we exit from our range. This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable in the spreadsheet and in the room: pairing analytical rigour with the influencing skills needed to land trading decisions with cross-functional partners at pace. What you’ll do Key Responsibilities Range Architecture & Planning Build and maintain seasonal range plans for assigned product areas, balancing continuity bestsellers with NPD launches. Own line card management end-to-end: option counts, depth, pricing architecture, lifecycle and exit strategy. Partner with New Product Design and Development to size the opportunity for new launches, ensuring range plans are commercially grounded and aligned to brand intent. Forecasting & OTB Management Build bottom-up sales forecasts by product area, channel and SKU, reflecting trade momentum, seasonality, marketing plans and NPD assumptions. Set and manage WSSI parameters (sales, stock, intake, markdown) and OTB across continuity and NPD. Plan repeat orders and intake phasing to maintain availability on key lines without overexposing the business. In-Season Trading & Inventory Health Deliver weekly trade reporting with clear, actionable points: what is working, what is not, and what we are going to do about it. Identify winners to chase and underperformers to action; recommend repeats, rebalances, markdowns and exits. Protect inventory health: manage stock cover, terminal stock risk and markdown exposure across the assigned book. Lead seasonal promotional and markdown reviews, recommending depth, duration and product participation. Hindsight & Strategic Input Lead post-season hindsight for assigned areas: sell-through, margin, sizing, price architecture, NPD performance vs. plan. Translate hindsight into clear range plan insights for the NPD team, shaping the next season’s brief. Contribute to wider planning initiatives: tools, systems and ways of working that raise the standard of the function. Cross-Functional Partnership Act as the trusted commercial counterpart to NPD, retail and web teams for assigned areas. Influence trading decisions clearly and confidently — using data to align stakeholders, not to win arguments. Work closely with NPD, Operations and Finance to ensure intake, supplier lead times and cash phasing reflect the plan. What you’ll bring This role is aligned to the Mid-Level expectations in Monica Vinader’s Capability Framework: Drive & Deliver • Dives Deep — rigorous use of trade and stock data; comfortable interrogating numbers and challenging assumptions. • Focuses on the Right Thing — prioritises by commercial value and risk; protects the team from low-value noise during peak trading. • Delivers Results — sets ambitious but credible plans, owns the outcome, and takes accountability for inventory health and trade performance. Master & Apply • Functional/Technical Expertise — deep merchandising and planning craft — WSSI, OTB, line cards, forecasting, markdown management; raises the standard for the team. • Applies Knowledge with Impact — connects planning insight to commercial value, covering margin, sell-through, cash and inventory. Connect & Empower • Communicates Effectively — translates complex trade analysis into clear, confident recommendations for senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners. • Collaborates Proactively — builds strong, durable partnerships with NPD, Design and Brand Merchandising — and with Buying, Operations and Finance. Grow & Adapt • Challenges & Commits — willing to push back on the plan when the data demands it; commits fully once the decision is made. • Embraces Change — thrives in the ambiguity of NPD launches, new channels and evolving systems. Experience & Skills • Proven experience demand planning, merchandising or planning experience in a fast-paced retail / consumer goods business. Experience in jewellery, fashion, accessories or premium lifestyle preferred but not essential. • Track record of owning a planning book end-to-end, including range architecture, forecasting, WSSI/OTB and in-season trading. • Strong experience across both continuity and newly launched product, with a clear point of view on how each is planned. • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, modelling, and confidence working across planning, Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Intelligence systems. • Comfortable presenting weekly trade and seasonal hindsight to senior commercial audiences. • Experience working across DTC, retail and wholesale channels is a strong plus. To be successful at Monica Vinader, it helps if you... Are hands-on, solutions-focused, and entrepreneurial Collaborate openly with humility, honesty, and humour Embrace learning, teaching, and personal growth Stay resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated in a creative environment Speak up when you don’t know - and act fast to figure it out Additional Requirements Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. Travel Requirements Regular travel to our Norfolk Office will be required (at least once per month). Our Aims and Values Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service. We are: Customer Obsessed We put our customers at the centre of every decision and deliver thoughtful, personal experiences. Caring We act with respect and empathy for people, communities, and the planet. Fast Paced We move with focus and flexibility to make progress quickly and decisively. Exceptional We hold ourselves to high standards and are always learning, improving, and raising the bar. Commercial We make smart, data-led decisions that create long-term value for the business and our customers. Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge: Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company. Department Merchandising Locations London Head Office Remote status Hybrid About Monica Vinader Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge: Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve