Demand Planner

Booker Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in London is seeking a Demand Planner to oversee inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment. The role involves collaborating with logistics and buying teams to forecast demand and resolve delivery issues, alongside maintaining supplier shortages reporting. Applicants should possess strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products.
• Manage inter company stock transfers between depots.
• Place orders and follow through on deliveries.
• Work with Buying team on Product forecasting.
• Maintain and report on supplier shortages.
• Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes.
• Propose strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel skills

Demand and forecast planning

Job description

As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and optimal stock availability across depots and retail locations. Working closely with the logistics and buying teams, you will forecast demand for both new and discontinued products, coordinate inter-company stock transfers, and proactively resolve delivery issues.

Your role will also involve daily reporting on supplier shortages and stock-outs, providing critical insights to support data-driven decision-making. By maintaining efficient supply chain operations, you will play a key role in enhancing service levels and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products, working closely with the logistics team to optimise stock turnover and minimise stock-outs
• Manage inter company stock transfers between depots
• Place orders and follow through on deliveries to ensure stock arrives on time, and any issues or discrepancies are resolved efficiently
• Work with Buying team on Product forecasting for new and delisting products
• Maintain and report on supplier shortages and OOS issues daily
• Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes due to market fluctuations or seasonal peaks
• Propose and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

Essential

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great communication skills
• Excel skills
• Demand and forecast planning
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable

• Experience in the drinks industry