Demand Planner

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd. is recruiting a Demand Planner in the UK to deliver accurate forecasts and support replenishment strategies. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure stock availability and drive insights for trading and promotions.

The role emphasizes building forecasting dashboards (RELEX), analyzing trends, and acting as a super user for AI-driven forecasting systems. Strong Excel and BI skills are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

BI/analytics tools

Data accuracy

Commercial awareness

Tools

RELEX

Job description

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.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

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