Demand Planner

This role involves overseeing and generating forecast data for sales channels, and publishing channel splits for pre-arranged products. The role will provide data for sales forecast submissions and ensure the monitoring of sales demand versus forecast. You will work cross-functionally to establish and uphold formal processes of decision making, linking demand and supply within the 0 – 3 month horizon, which mitigates risks and maximises opportunities for the business.

Key Accountabilities

• On time appropriate publication of insights from both the Sales in to (Sales Orders) Customers and EPOS (Consumer Demand) Forecast data and sales channel splits for pre-agreed products.
• Monthly insights with actual sales to forecast variances across customers and products within the 0 – 3 month window.
• Data generation to support weekly business sales forecast.
• Data generation for off fixtures within the 0 - 3 month window.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring actual demand versus month 0 - 3 sales forecast.
• Monitoring forecast consumption and insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Data generation of the forecast data for the sales channels, and publishing of channel splits for pre-arranged products while coordinating with operations.
• Manage monthly unconsumed forecast roll.
• Manage short term forecast changes within demand control period across both the Sales in to (Sales Orders) Customers and EPOS (Consumer Demand).
• Work with sales teams to identify sales opportunities and interact with National Sales about additional listings to leverage sales.
• Responsible for completing forecast accuracy root cause analysis and feeding this information to relevant stakeholders (0 - 3 months).
• Facilitate information sharing between Purchasing and sales teams, including sell through of allocated products and opportunities for pre-agreed products.
• Responsible for reporting expected month end and quarter end figures based on analysis of actual demand, supply, and insights from the sales team.

Profile description

Essential

• Always collaborative and empathetic both internally and externally.
• High level of numeracy.
• Excellent Excel competency level.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport.
• Ability to multi-task and be adaptable to changing demands/priorities.
• Resilient and determined.
• Positive and enthusiastic with a passion to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment involving a range of different people and departments.
• A self-starter, with the tenacity and drive to deliver results.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Problem solving and creativity when faced with roadblocks.
• Knowledge of Forecasting Software.
• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline.
• A valid UK driving license.

We offer

An opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company working with wonderful people and products. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a great benefits package including 24 days holiday, rising with service (+ bank holidays) and staff discount on all our products! We offer a hybrid working environment, offering flexibility to balance work and life.

Our Commitment

Our purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. Asmodee is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and fairness of treatment in the workplace for all employees and job applicants. Our aim is to provide a working environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.