Demand Planner

Join a fast-paced supply chain management team

Work with major European DIY and garden products brands

50% home based plus travel to local offices

 

Job Description: Demand Planner

You will play a key role in the UK supply chain, working closely with the sales teams that manage £multi-million orders into Amazon, major DIY retailers and key garden centre groups to ensure that customer demand meets stock availability.

 

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Create, manage and adjust demand forecasts
• Analyse sales history, market trends and promotional plans
• Monitor and report % accuracy of forecasts
• Prepare reports and proposals for business improvement
• Liaise extensively with UK and European colleagues

 

About the Company:

• A highly successful and respected global manufacturing business that produces garden and DIY products that are stocked by most UK garden / DIY retailers and bought by millions of homeowners.
• With a strong internal culture, this is an outstanding company to work for with considerable internal opportunities for career advancement.

 

Candidate Profile: Demand Planner

This is a role that requires advanced skills in data analysis and communication.

Applicants are likely to come from within the supply chain of a major UK retailer or a UK manufacturer / importer that supplies the UK retail market.

 

You should be able to bring:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in supply chain management
• At least 3 years of experience in demand planning
• Proficient working with demand planning tools and Power BI
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and used to high levels of internal liaison
• Proactive and positive mindset

 

 

Salary/Benefits Information:

• The job holder will join an outstanding global business with an excellent culture and a reward package that includes a basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000, performance based incentives, a broad employee benefits platform, 5 weeks paid holiday, 8% pension contribution, hybrid working and enhanced family leave.

 

 

Contact:

Nick Hester

Job Reference: NH/95253

 

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