Assistant Supply & Demand Planner

Senior Talent Lead @ Dr. Martens | Global Supply Chain

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand with 65 years of heritage rooted in craftsmanship. As brand custodians, we are a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

Our three core values are: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They guide everything we do and inspire us to push boundaries and stand up for what\’s right.

Our Global Supply Chain organization is committed to enabling the growth of the Dr. Martens brand. We focus on sustaining strong fulfilment, product availability and optimization through continuous process and performance improvement.

To be our Assistant Supply & Demand Planner you’ll have a desire to learn about all elements of our supply chain, working within a supply and demand planning function where on-time supply availability is critical to business success. You will have excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills and work with a team to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the planning process. Strong analytical capability with numbers and data, and you’ll be a strong team player who enjoys engaging with a variety of stakeholders.

The gig

Key responsibilities include:

• Demand and Supply Planning
• Support regional PO execution and release, ensuring alignment by channel and location down to a size level.
• Support planners in maintenance of demand and supply parameters in the Supply and Demand Planning System (Blue Yonder).
• Assist planners with monitoring changes to demand plan at each cycle and address gaps/risks.
• Ensure an accurate stock position (on hand and intake) in D365 and in Blue Yonder.
• Monitor bulk PO delivery schedule, identify risks of overstock or stockouts, and propose solutions to mitigate disruptions and optimise inventory across D2C and B2B.
• Manage reporting tools to monitor availability and KPI visibility.
• Support ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Support planners in identifying and implementing process improvements.

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Work with Operations, Commercial, and Product teams to stay aligned on demand forecast changes and business priorities.
• Travel may be required across sites.

The stuff that sets you apart

• Ability to analyse data accurately and build effective business relationships
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel; interest in BI, forecasting and planning systems
• Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Comfort with various IT tools and presenting information accessibly
• Excellent communication in English, written and spoken
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a team

We live and breathe our 3 core values — be yourself, act courageously, show you care. Our values underpin the DM Way, the behavioural framework describing the factors that drive success for our people.

Your technical capability will align with the DM Way success factors:

• Develop: Build strengths and develop through challenges.
• Lead: Set goals aligned to our strategy and support others.
• Explore: Understand consumer impact and connect with other teams.
• Invent: Challenge conventions and offer practical improvements.
• Connect: Value diverse perspectives and build relationships.
• Influence: Share ideas confidently and communicate with empathy.
• Drive: Show initiative and deliver with integrity.
• Organise: Prioritise, manage time, and identify opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

• Welcome to the family: free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs

Are you ready to apply?

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment and do not discriminate on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability.