Title: Japanese Speaking Demand Planning ManagerSalary: £45k-£49k base salary + annual bonus Location: London (3days WFO, 2days WFH)Job status: PermanentWorking hours: 35 hours per weekStart date: ASAPJapanese 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 stakeholdersJapanese Speaking Demand Planning Manager - Requirements:Previous experience in sales and purchase planning (consumer goods preferred) Strong Excel skill and familiar With Microsoft Office SuiteAnalytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset Japanese language skills will be highly plus (need to contact with Japan HQ)Excellent communication and teamwork skillsPlease follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-team-japanWe would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provi