Demand Planner

Farnell Global; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (up

Free Onsite Parking

Free Gym facility

Flexible homeworking

Reward schemes

Job summary

Farnell, an Avnet company, is seeking a proactive Demand Planner to join our Leeds team on a hybrid basis. You will own forecasting for a diverse product portfolio, collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing and Operations, and drive improvements in planning processes to optimise service levels and inventory investment.

You will work with ERP tools, advanced Excel, Power BI and stakeholder engagement to deliver accurate forecasts, manage stock investments and support S&OP decisions in a

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting, inventory planning and supply chain disciplines, including DRP and MRP principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient in PowerPoint, Power BI and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and build strong working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining demand forecasts across your product portfolio.
• Monitoring demand trends, forecast performance and inventory health.
• Optimising planning parameters to balance customer service, availability and inventory investment.
• Supporting the S&OP process through analysis and insight.
• Partner with Product Management to execute inventory strategies that support margin growth.
• Use market and business data to identify stock investment opportunities and availability gaps.
• Optimise purchase order scheduling in line with demand, supply and market conditions.
• Monitor investment performance to maximise commercial and customer outcomes.
• Driving improvements in forecasting processes, planning methodologies and system utilisation.
• Lead cross-functional projects that improve business performance and efficiency.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

DRP

MRP

Excel

Power BI

Outlook

PowerPoint

SQL Server Management Studio

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

ERP systems

Job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Why Join Farnell?

You'll join a knowledgeable, supportive team where your ideas are valued and your development is encouraged. This is a role that offers genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence how we plan, forecast and manage inventory across a global business.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine analytical thinking, commercial awareness and continuous improvement to make a tangible business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Demand Planner

Leeds, West Yorkshire | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

We're looking for a Demand Planner to join our team in Leeds and help drive product availability, inventory performance and customer satisfaction across a diverse global portfolio.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of forecasting and inventory planning decisions that directly influence business performance. Working closely with Product Management, Purchasing and Operational teams, you'll use data, insight and collaboration to ensure we're making the right decisions for our customers and our business.

At Farnell, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values continuous improvement, innovation and personal development. We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, industry-leading planning tools and the chance to make a real impact within a global organisation.

What's in it for you?

Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

• A welcoming team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
• Free Onsite Parking and free Gym facility
• Flexible homeworking
• Reward schemes

What You Will Be Doing

Managing ERP Planning Parameters

• Developing and maintaining demand forecasts across your product portfolio.
• Monitoring demand trends, forecast performance and inventory health.
• Optimising planning parameters to balance customer service, availability and inventory investment.
• Supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through analysis and insight.

Executing Strategic Stock Investments

• Partner with Product Management to execute inventory strategies that support margin growth and mitigate cost increases.
• Use market and business data to identify stock investment opportunities and availability gaps.
• Optimise purchase order scheduling in line with demand, supply and market conditions.
• Monitor investment performance to maximise commercial and customer outcomes.

Delivering Continuous Improvement

• Driving improvements in forecasting processes, planning methodologies and system utilisation.
• Working with ERP System to maximise forecasting accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Leading and supporting cross-functional projects that improve business performance and efficiency.
• Developing new processes and ways of working across the Asset Management function.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in forecasting, inventory planning and supply chain disciplines, including DRP and MRP principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using PowerPoint, Power BI and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence, collaborate and build strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio is desirable but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [e-mail], Asia applicants - [e-mail], EMEA applicants - [e-mail].

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