De Beers Demand Planner
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- 5, 2026
About De Beers
Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.
The Demand Planner supports De Beers’ wholesale and partnerships channels through consensus forecasting, model-stock planning, order management, stock allocation and performance reporting. The role works cross-functionally to maintain service levels, identify supply risks and support partner product availability. Full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the operational delivery and growth of the Wholesale and Partnerships channels across order management, stock flow and allocation.
- Process partner orders accurately, monitor stock and demand indicators, and recommend actions to maintain service levels and timely product availability.
- Support the line manager in building productive relationships with key internal stakeholders, including commercial teams, for aligned and informed S&OP discussions.
- Develop and maintain reporting on demand, inventory and service-level performance, sharing insight-led recommendations to improve planning effectiveness.
- Identify risks and opportunities, including potential shortages or overstocks, and escalate insights to support timely decisions.
- Execute stock allocation so partners receive products in line with agreed timelines, priorities and operational requirements.
- Build and maintain model-stock proposals for strategic partners and key product categories.
- Support the Demand and Model Stock Planning Manager with reporting, analysis and insight across sales channels.
- Provide actionable insights to senior management and management to support informed operational and planning decisions.
- Take accountability for ensuring partners receive excellent product service; anticipate needs and resolve problems proactively while considering commercial and operational outcomes.
- Use data and insight to provide clear, structured, actionable recommendations that support decision-making across teams and partner groups.
- Build relationships across Commercial, Planning, Allocation and Supply teams; share information transparently and collaborate to deliver strong outcomes for partners.
- Support colleagues, share knowledge and contribute to consistent execution and a high-performing team environment; approach challenges with a solutions-focused mindset.
- Seek opportunities to simplify, improve and innovate, bringing ideas that strengthen partner experience and business performance.
Qualifications
- Experience in order management, stock coordination or supply-chain support; experience in wholesale or partnerships environments is required, ideally in luxury retail.
- Strong analytical skills, confidence working with data and high attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of how product flow, partner needs and service levels affect sales.
- Organised, able to manage multiple priorities accurately and with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
- Clear and effective communicator who builds trusted relationships across teams and with partners.
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability and resilience, and contributes positively to a high-performing team.
- Curious, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
- Interest in luxury and jewellery, with the ability to apply this understanding to conversations and decisions.
- Values innovation, efficiency and a client-first approach.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel; proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.
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