At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate demand forecasts and optimise stock levels for a thriving retail company.
- Company: Fast-growing retail organisation that values its employees and fosters growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, employee discounts, and long service awards.
- Other info: Permanent, full-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on stock management and trading strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in demand planning or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and analytical Demand Planner to join a fast-growing, privately owned retail organisation with a strong national presence. With continued expansion and investment in people, this is a great time to join a business that places employees at the heart of its success.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts and supporting effective replenishment strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal stock availability while driving insights to support trading and promotional activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to ensure appropriate stock levels.
- Design and build dashboards within forecasting systems (e.g. RELEX) to provide clear, actionable insights.
- Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, making data-driven recommendations.
- Review and refine forecasts to reflect seasonal trends and promotional activity.
- Act as a super user of AI-driven forecasting and replenishment systems, managing updates, testing, and implementation of changes.
- Investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales, identifying root causes and improving model accuracy.
- Manage and resolve ordering exceptions.
- Create and maintain efficient ordering schedules to support stock availability.
- Review promotional allocations at store level, ensuring accuracy and alignment with plans.
- Collaborate closely with Buying and Stock teams on product ranges, forecast exceptions, and demand-impacting activities.
About You
- Previous experience in demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, or supply chain within retail or FMCG.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
- Experience with forecasting or replenishment systems is advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI/analytics tools.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Strong commercial awareness with confident communication skills.
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Long service awards
- Employee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the apply button.
Locations
Demand Planner in Devon, Exeter employer: TQR
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