AIoT Planning Intern

About Xiaomi

Founded in 2010 and listed on HKEX (1810.HK), Xiaomi is a global leader in consumer electronics and AIoT ecosystem. Our "Human × Car × Home" full-scenario strategy powered by HyperOS connects over 1 billion smart devices worldwide. We rank top 3 in global smartphone shipments, with London as our UK headquarters to expand local smart home & IoT business. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, affordable tech products for better daily life.

Office Location: London Stratford

Role Summary

Own end-to-end AIoT business planning for UK smart home portfolio, align local sales, supply chain, EU & global product teams to drive volume, margin and market share growth across wearables, smart appliances, cameras and ecosystem accessories

Core Responsibilities

• Demand & S&OP Planning Gather sell-out data from online retailers and distributors, build monthly/quarterly forecasts, host S&OP meetings to align sales, stock and supply targets. Track KPIs: forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, stock days, OTIF rate and deliver regular performance reports.
• Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Management Tailor product roadmaps for UK consumers, benchmark competitors (Google Nest, Philips Hue, TP-Link) to optimize SKU mix, pricing and positioning. Manage full-cycle planning: new product launch, promotion allocation and end-of-life clearance.
• Inventory & Channel Coordination Allocate stock across multi-channel partners, mitigate overstock/out-of-stock risks via bundles and promotions, coordinate with EU warehouse & logistics teams to improve capital turnover.
• Market Insight & Compliance Tracking Monitor UK smart home trends, UKCA/energy label regulations and consumer behavior; provide data-driven GTM optimization proposals for leadership.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration Act as key liaison between UK team, EU supply chain and China HQ, synchronize launch timelines and resolve cross-departmental execution bottlenecks.
• Process Optimization Standardize planning workflows, forecast templates and reporting systems to boost team efficiency and data transparency.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or related majors. We welcome final-year students graduating soon or recent graduates.
• Available to start immediately or within a short notice period.
• Previous demand/category planning experience (including internships) in consumer electronics, smart home, or retail; UK/EU market experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience or exposure to forecasting, S&OP, inventory, and distributor management.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTable, VLOOKUP, Power Query); ERP system experience is a plus.
• Fluent English; basic Mandarin is a strong bonus for HQ alignment.
• Strong data analysis, commercial sense, and cross-team coordination skills, with the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Must possess a valid UK work permit with full working rights.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience at global electronics brands or UK major retail channels
• Knowledge of UK/EU IoT certification and energy regulations
• Familiarity with smart home AIoT ecosystem & multi-SKU hardware management