Demand Planner

Funky Pigeon; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gifting company in Bristol is seeking a Demand Planner to ensure product launches and promotions run smoothly. This full-time, hybrid role involves forecasting demand, managing stock levels, and collaborating closely with suppliers and buyers. The ideal candidate has solid experience in forecasting and stock control, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Join a creative team where ideas thrive and room for growth is abundant.

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting, stock control, and purchase order management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock flow by working with suppliers and buyers.
• Prepare seasonal stock plans for sign-off.
• Monitor and manage stock levels and performance.

Skills

Forecasting

Stock control

Purchase order management

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Communication

Analytical mindset

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a fantastic Demand Planner to join our Bristol team. You\'ll play a key role in our Gifting team, making sure product launches and promotions run smoothly and on time. From forecasting demand to analysing trends and managing stock levels, you\'ll help keep us ahead of the curve. This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence required 2-3 days a week. The position is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.

What You\'ll Be Getting Up To

You\'ll be an integral part of keeping our stock flowing - working closely with suppliers to maintain availability and collaborating with buyers to shape and challenge forecasts. You\'ll prepare seasonal stock plans for sign-off, manage ongoing stock levels, and monitor performance across your categories. It\'s all about staying agile: tracking promotions, spotting variances, and reacting quickly to avoid shortages or excess. You\'ll also support improvements to our systems and reporting tools, manage sell-through of discontinued products, and follow up on supplier performance. Alongside our Operations team, you\'ll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Solid experience in forecasting, stock control, and purchase order management, with a clear grasp of commercial impact
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational and decision-making skills
• Great communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, market trends, and manage inventory effectively
• Advanced Excel skills and sharp attention to detail when manipulating and analysing data
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ideally, a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, plus the drive to succeed and contribute to a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Solid experience in forecasting, stock control, and purchase order management, with a clear grasp of commercial impact
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational and decision-making skills
• Great communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, market trends, and manage inventory effectively
• Advanced Excel skills and sharp attention to detail when manipulating and analysing data
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ideally, a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, plus the drive to succeed and contribute to a high-performing team

Why Join Us?

You\'ll be part of a creative, collaborative, and genuinely fun environment where ideas fly and people care. With exciting projects, supportive colleagues, and plenty of room to grow, it\'s the perfect place to make your mark and enjoy the journey. Come be part of something brilliant!