Graduate Supply and Demand Planner

Graduate Supply and Demand Planner

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Grafton Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse data to forecast demand and manage supplier orders for timely deliveries.
  • Company: Join Selco Builders Warehouse, a supportive and inclusive workplace for tradespeople.
  • Benefits: Enjoy discounts, enhanced family leave, and a great work-life balance.
  • Other info: Access to health plans, gym discounts, and a profit-based bonus scheme.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: Analytical skills and a team-first attitude are essential.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Analyse sales, stock and intake data to forecast demand and raise all purchase orders for a number of suppliers.
  • Manage outstanding order books to ensure timely and accurate deliveries focusing on improving compliance and OTIF performance.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to identify areas of opportunity to improve service and reduce costs.
  • Monitor and manage stock levels across stores and our distribution centre in line with stock budgets and availability targets.
  • Communicate known issues and recommend actions to recover to ensure full visibility and transparency for our stores and customers.
  • Create and manage forecasting, purchasing and allocation plans to support new product launches, promotions and seasonal changes.
  • Identify slow moving and overstocked lines and recommend action plans to improve stock health.
  • Support weekly trade meetings with insights and recommendations to improve.
  • Respond to unexpected supply issues or sales trends with timely actions to protect sales and maximise customer availability.
  • Collaborate with the Category Management team to develop and improve supply chain performance.
  • Support with supply chain rebate commercial negotiation and centralisation of product supply.
  • Maintain system data, policies and parameters to ensure accurate purchase orders are raised.
  • Collaborate with the distribution centre to ensure the warehouse team are able to manage the resources required to support the goods movements.
  • Run weekly and monthly KPI reports and Ad hoc information as required to provide senior management with full visibility of supplier performance, customer availability and cash impacts.

This role is 40 hours per week, working 07.30 - 16.00, Monday - Friday.

Rewards & Benefits

At Selco Builders Warehouse, we believe in rewarding our colleagues with a benefits package that truly makes a difference. Here’s what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

  • Work-Life Balance & Extras: Colleague Discount, Holiday Buy Scheme, Paid Volunteer Leave, Enhanced Family Leave Pay, Free Breakfast, Apprenticeships & Career Development, Refer a Friend Bonus.
  • Financial Benefits: Enhanced Pension Scheme, EarlyPay, Profit-Based Bonus Scheme, ShareSave Scheme, Retail & Leisure Discounts.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Gym Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme.

About Us

Looking to build a career with a company that’s proud to support the nation’s tradespeople? At Selco Builders Warehouse, we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, down-to‑earth individuals who bring a positive, team‑first attitude to everything they do! We’re a well‑established name in the industry with a strong store network across the UK—and we’re continuing to invest in our people, our business, and our future. It’s a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, but you’ll be surrounded by great colleagues and backed by a superb reward and benefits package. We’re committed to being a truly inclusive employer. That means creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive—regardless of background or experience. Health and Safety remains our top priority, and we’ll always support our colleagues in doing their best work, safely.

Grafton Group

Contact Details:

Grafton Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Graduate Supply and Demand Planner

Data Analysis
Forecasting
Purchase Order Management
Supplier Collaboration
Stock Management
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills