Minor Figures
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
ABOUT US Since launching in 2014 with the creation of the first shelf-stable cold brew, Minor Figures has focused on creating innovative, plant-based products for a more delicious future. Our signature Barista Oat range can be found on the bar at over 10,000 independent coffee shops around the world and our full lineup of products can be found in thousands of stores across 4 continents. Minor Figures has been B Corp Certified since 2022. We have big plans for the future of MF. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we want to welcome curious, free-spirited, bold thinkers to help us continue to create and evolve. We value individuality and a team made up of people who bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to the table. If you share our love for the unexpected and you want every day you spend at work to be a chance to flex your creativity and test-drive your maddest ideas, we'd love to hear from you. Required qualifications FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We value the impact & work recruitment agencies have & do. We have people that have worked within & relied heavily on the support of agencies in their career. That said however, we'd really appreciate it if we didn't receive any unsolicited or out of the blue applications. SALARY BANDING ABOUT THE ROLE Let us just jump in before you've even hit send on your application to say a huge thank you for your interest in working with us finding out more about what we do. We can't wait to hear more about you in return. As the Demand Planner in the EMEA region you will be at the heart of the business. You will analyse, dissect and interpret our sales data and understand our customers. You will use this insight to create an accurate sales forecast from which we will make the decisions to run our supply chain and the wider business. You will use your skills as the forecasting expert in the business and work very closely with the sales team, our customers, the finance team and the rest of the operations team. The role is a mix of producing a regularly updated demand plan and ad hoc analysis. We will also need you to continuously improve our systems and processes to ensure that we become more efficient. WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Our business is ever-changing, so you and the role will be constantly evolving. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for: Owning the demand plan for the region and ensuring it meets our agreed accuracy targets Regular meetings with Sales and key customers to review trends, risks/opportunities and promotions Presenting the demand plan and insight to the S&OP team bi-weekly Work with the sales and finance teams to ensure that all inputs are considered in the supply plan and outputs are then utilised across the business Continuously improve the tools and processes we use to forecast Undertake ad-hoc pieces of analysis on anything data related Owning monthly and quarterly reforecast and budgeting process for final review by leadership team Manage the tracking of the sales pipeline and key opportunities Attending key commercial and trading meetings with the sales team to share insights and ensure alignment across the teams Assist stock planning by running ad hoc scenarios, including for new product launches ABOUT YOUR TEAM You will be working as part of our world class operations team. We are responsible for ensuring that we make enough of our lovely products, they meet our exacting quality standards and that we distribute them with amazing customer service. You will be reporting to Loong, our EMEA Senior Supply Chain Manager. He manages our production partners and co-ordinates the supply chain. He also leads our S&OP team and he's damn good at it too. ABOUT YOU We want people to come into Minor Figures to be a true version of themselves every day. Every day. No matter if you're up, or if you're down, we want people that embrace every day being different. People that can bring the energy, support their team mates when the times get hard, but not hold off from asking for support themselves. We hire humans, not machines, so let's look at the key skills that we love to see. People that: Live and breathe their authenticity and individuality in everything that they do. Take pride in what they do, and inspire others to do the same. Have a sense of fun and adventure, along with a hands on & a can-do approach. Not be phased by constant change and challenges and willing to adapt and implement solutions. Collaborate like crazy & have a willingness to help in all areas of the business when needed. Approach every day like it's day one. Committed, open minded and ready to enjoy every exhilarating second. You have a strong analytical brain and love refining messy data into strategic insight. This role is a blend of detailed data driven work and presenting your insight to a broader audience. You will need to be happy working autonomously and as part of a team. Skills you will need: Advanced excel skills Ability to communicate and influence across the business Great attention to detail A constant drive to improve the status quo Self starter who is as happy head down in a spreadsheet as talking to customers Ideally you will have worked within demand planning in an FMCG business WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU We realise that a job is more than just the take home salary each month. So what are you really getting? And, as part of the Minor Figures team, you'll have the opportunity to invest in the business, with the option to buy shares in the company at an agreed price. Having skin in the game and really contributing to our success. Because it's you and us all that do make this all happen. But of course, we look after you in the other ways that you'd expect: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays. Up to 5 days annual leave rollover to the following year 1 additional day off to protest, volunteer, attend a demonstration EquipsMe Health Insurance Free membership for you and your family on the 'Calm' app Parental Leave Policy Pension scheme NEST Everyone has options for shares in the company Plenty of coffee and oat m lk! YAY! Vegan lunch & snacks when you are in the office Staff discount 30% off on all orders Cycle to work scheme Parking permit available with HR YOUR COMMITMENT You'll be based out of our office in East London. Work from home flexibility is supported but the office will be your base and allow you to bring the energy and creativity to help educate and inspire our team. The hours of work are 9am - 5.30pm. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Minor Figures everyone is welcome. We are committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We celebrate differences and continually support all members of our company to be proud of who they are. In recruiting for our team, we pride ourselves on equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their abilities and effectiveness, nothing else. WHAT'S NEXT You're sold? Are you ready to hit send? Submit a CV and any supporting documents to us & tell us why you want to work with us at Minor Figures. Just a heads up, we're not a traditional team of recruiters and hiring managers. We want to see the human version of you, not just the black & white copy. Our need to find great people needs to be met with a fun and positive recruitment journey, so tell us more about you, however the heck you want.