Assistant Demand Planner

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Nottingham is seeking an entry-level Demand Planner to support the regional team in forecasting and planning processes. This permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in data integrity, forecasting, and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or have A-levels, with proficiency in data analysis and Excel. The role provides a collaborative work environment and a pathway to progress within the supply chain function.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Graduated from a relevant field or possesses A-levels with related work experience.
• Desire to build a career in Demand Planning.
• Intermediate ability in data analysis and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the demand planning system for data integrity.
• Prepare reports on demand planning metrics including forecast accuracy.
• Analyse sales data and identify patterns for better forecasting.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Collaboration

Education

Recent university graduate or A-levels

Tools

E2Open

Sofco

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Permanent

location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

What you'll be doing

An entry-level demand planning role, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Supply Chain and skills in data integrity, forecasting & planning with No7 Beauty Company brands across the UK and EMEA region. It is a permanent role based in Nottingham.

Supply Chain plays a pivotal role in No7 Beauty Company, operating end to end across Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Distribution activities. We work in partnership with multiple internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the delivery of our brands to both customer and consumers is efficient and on-time.

The Assistant Demand Planner will support the wider No7 Beauty Company regional demand planning team in forecasting and planning processes across the UK & EMEA regions by ensuring that data integrity, accuracy and processes are followed. This role will work closely the demand & supply planning teams as well as when needed Sales, Marketing and Finance, to ensure accurate demand forecasts that drive efficient inventory management and product availability. Reporting into Demand Planning Manager, you will:

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the maintenance and improvement of the demand planning system, including data integrity, master data, parameter management, and housekeeping routines.

• Prepare and present regular reports on demand planning metrics, including forecast accuracy and key performance indicators.

• Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilise statistical models and forecasting tools (E2Open / Sofco) to generate accurate demand forecasts and improve overall forecasting accuracy.

• Support the development and maintenance of a SKU-level forecast over a 12-month+ horizon for assigned brands/channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance and supply planning, to gather relevant data and insights

• Communicate forecast updates and changes to relevant stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the demand planning function and actively contribute to their implementation.

• Participate in demand planning meetings and cross-functional projects to enhance forecasting techniques, streamline processes, and drive overall efficiency.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Recent university graduate or A-levels with work experience in a related field

• Desire to develop a career in Demand Planning, with a view to progress into wider Supply Chain function

• Level of proficiency in data analysis

• Experienced / intermediate Excel user, comfortable working with systems • Ability to work deadlines

• A team player, willing to collaborate

• Some experience in planning and associated processes in a retail or FMCG company is desirable.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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Who we are

Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone, from skin science to sustainability. We're known for products that deliver results and do good along the way.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive workplace where our colleagues are empowered to be themselves and where diversity, equity and inclusion are part of how we do things, every day.

What's next

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.