Demand Planner - FTC
- Bristol Area
- £37,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours: 37.5 per week (9am – 5pm)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Reports to: Group Inventory & Demand PlannerAre you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for forecasting and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? We’re recruiting a Demand Planner to join a dynamic and growing team – with both Fixed-Term Contract and Permanent opportunities available.Main responsibilities:Demand Forecasting
- Use statistical methods, historical sales data, market trends, and other inputs to predict future demand for products
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather information that affects demand, such as promotions, product launches, or economic shifts.
- Provide insights into future demand trends and work with cross-functional teams to create plans that align with the company's overall business strategy & financial goals.
- Responsible for product availability on allocated region.
- Analyse various sources of data, including past sales, market trends, seasonality, and economic indicators, to refine and improve demand forecasts.
- Generate regular reports to assess forecast accuracy and inventory performance. Reporting includes product availability, service levels, stock breakdowns & forecast accuracy
- Submit orders to suppliers, ensuring the right quantity of products is available in the right locations to avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
- Work closely with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels, balancing supply with forecasted demand.
- Build strong working relations with suppliers to continuously improve purchasing & operational performance.
- Provide quarterly purchasing forecasts to primary suppliers
- Attend & contribute to supplier negotiations.
- Annual trips to Key Suppliers in Europe & far East.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Participate in regular S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with internal stakeholders KPIS including Sales & logistics teams to ensure all parties are aligned on demand expectations.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously refine forecasting models to improve precision over time.
- Implement best practices and adopt new technologies, by attending conferences & seminars with industry experts.
- Identify potential risks to the demand forecast, such as market volatility, supply chain disruptions, or changes in consumer behaviour.
- Experience in a Demand Planning or Purchasing role desirable
- Strong understanding of the business environment, market dynamics
- Demonstrate an excellent numeric ability
- Previous experience with data analysis & an experienced user of Microsoft Excel
- Proactive, 'can do 'attitude
- Analytical Thinker
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Forward-Thinking
- Private Health care
- Gym and Spa
- Cycle Scheme
- Company Pension
- On Site parking, Plus, much more