Assistant Demand/Stock Planner

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking an Assistant Sales Planner for a temp-to-perm position in Milton Keynes. This role involves planning, forecasting, and stock management for new brands, with an emphasis on analytical skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, engaging with various departments and learning about the business through hands-on responsibilities. Benefits include a hybrid working model and a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free coffee

Healthy snacks

Themed lunch events

Fitness incentives

Seasonal staff stock

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Analytics preferred.
• Confident in MS Excel with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and publish sales reports.
• Assist with seasonal sales forecasts.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate stock transfers.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying

Analytics

Communication

Excel

Sales Forecasting

Job description

Job Description

We're recruiting for a new role within a small, dynamic team in a business that distributes well-known products and brands across the UK and Europe. We are seeking an Assistant Sales Planner to join on a temp-to-perm basis at their Milton Keynes office.

This opportunity is rare, as the team has experienced significant revenue growth over the past 3-4 years and has introduced new brands into their portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and developing these new brands, providing an immediate impact and a chance to make your mark within the company.

The team is considered the "hub" of the office, engaging with all departments including finance, e-commerce, marketing, and international orders. Daily tasks will include ranging, forecasting, stock management, pricing, sales analysis, and more. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Merchandising, Buying, or an analytical role.

The role will initially involve managing three small and growing brands, each offering different learning opportunities about the business. Proficiency in Excel (basic functions like VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and working with sheets and databases) is essential.

The company offers a positive atmosphere and benefits such as hybrid working, free coffee, healthy snacks, themed lunch events, fitness incentives, and seasonal staff stock. The Milton Keynes office provides subsidised parking, and the role supports a hybrid working model—2 days on-site and 3 days remote, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

This is a temporary position starting immediately, expected to go permanent after 5 months with a salary of up to £30,000 plus benefits. During the temp period, the hourly rate will be equivalent to this salary.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Reporting: Creating, maintaining, reviewing, and publishing reports.
• Forecasting: Assisting with seasonal sales forecasts and owning forecasts for three brands.
• Stock Management: Monitoring stock levels, identifying gaps, and coordinating stock transfers.
• Stock Transfers: Creating internal transfer orders between EU warehouses, US, and Asia.
• Price Lists: Maintaining and publishing up-to-date product and pricing information.
• Ad-hoc tasks: Supporting the Sales Planning Manager as needed.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Analytics is preferred.
• Confident in MS Excel, capable of working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both internal and external.
• Must be able to commute to Milton Keynes at least twice a week.

For immediate consideration, contact Bobby at (phone number removed). We are actively recruiting and aim to interview and onboard suitable candidates promptly.

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