Demand Planner – Responsibilities:
*Manage demand planning activities for both internal manufacturing sites and external suppliers
*Produce and maintain accurate sales forecasts using sales data, market trends, customer insight, and commercial input
*Analyse stock levels and future demand requirements to ensure optimal inventory availability
*Place and manage purchase orders for finished goods with suppliers
*Monitor and report on overstocks, slow-moving products, and discontinued lines
*Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
*Support onboarding of new suppliers
*Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
*Manage supplier queries and disputes professionally and effectively
*Negotiate commercial terms including incoterms and payment terms
*Liaise with manufacturers, freight forwarders, customs agents, logistics providers, and warehouse teams
*Coordinate inbound shipments and ensure stock arrives in line with demand requirements
*Manage export, international deliveries, and direct container fulfilment
*Identify stock shortages, excess stock, and inventory risks, taking proactive action to minimise impact
*Produce reports and analysis for senior leadership and key stakeholder
Demand Planner – Candidate Profile:
*Previous experience within demand planning, supply chain, inventory planning, or forecasting
*Strong analytical and reporting skills
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
*Experience working with suppliers and international logistics would be advantageous
*Comfortable working cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment
*Strong Excel and data analysis capability
Demand Planner – Package:
*Salary – £35,000 – £42,000
*25 days holiday + Bank holidays
*Birthday off
*Death in Service
*Company Laptop
*Company Phone