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Head of Forecasting Are you passionate about data, numbers and analytical decision-making? Do you enjoy creating structure from complexity and using insight rather than instinct to drive business performance? If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership of one of the most business-critical functions in a growing consumer brand, we’d love to hear from you. As Head of Forecasting , you will own the end-to-end forecasting strategy across the business, ensuring accurate, transparent and reliable sales and demand forecasts that underpin commercial, operational and financial decision-making. You’ll be the subject matter expert responsible for forecasting methodology, governance and continuous improvement, while leading a high-performing planning team. The Role Forecasting Strategy & Ownership • Own the end-to-end sales and demand forecasting process across multiple channels and markets. • Develop, maintain and continuously improve forecasting methodologies to create a single source of truth across the business. • Take overall accountability for forecast accuracy, consistency and quality. • Lead a structured forecasting cycle including reviews, assumptions, adjustments and governance. • Analyse forecast performance, identify trends and bias, and implement actions to continuously improve accuracy. Demand Planning • Ensure demand plans are accurately derived from the sales forecast using clear, consistent methodologies. • Simplify planning processes through standardisation, transparency and robust assumptions. • Partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations to translate forecasts into executable supply plans. • Ensure demand plans are realistic, explainable and support service level and inventory objectives. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement • Own forecasting models, planning systems and reporting tools. • Drive improvements in data quality, forecasting capability and planning processes. • Develop scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and what-if modelling to support strategic decision-making. • Work closely with Finance to align forecasting with budgets, financial planning and business cases. Leadership & Business Partnering • Lead and develop the Planning & Forecasting team. • Collaborate with Sales, eCommerce, Marketing and Product teams to gather market intelligence while retaining ownership of the final forecast. • Act as a trusted business partner to the senior leadership team, providing clear, data-driven insight and recommendations. • Monitor key forecasting and planning KPIs, producing regular reporting and performance analysis. About You • Degree educated in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics or a related discipline. • Significant experience within Forecasting, Sales Forecasting or Demand Planning, ideally within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food & Drink or eCommerce. • Demonstrable experience owning forecasting methodology, processes and forecast accuracy. • Strong analytical and commercial mindset with excellent problem-solving skills. • Advanced Excel skills with experience using ERP systems and forecasting software (such as SAP, Streamline or similar planning tools). • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build, coach and develop high-performing teams. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders. • Fluent English required; additional European languages would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and lead the forecasting function within an ambitious, fast-growing business where data-driven decision making is at the heart of its continued success.