Demand Planner

JD.COM; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Luton is hiring a Demand Planner to develop forecasts and optimize inventory. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires strong analytical skills. Successful candidates will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and experience in demand planning, particularly in the FMCG sector. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management.
• Proven ability to work with complex data sets.
• Track record of driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts and optimise inventory.
• Partner with category managers to manage demand forecasts.
• Monitor sales trends to improve forecast accuracy.

Skills

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel

Experience with SQL, VBA, Python

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Overview

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, the company has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Know more about us:

https://corporate.jd.com/

We are seeking a data driven Demand Planner to join our Procurement Team, based in Luton. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing demand forecasts, optimising inventory, and ensuring product availability for our customers. This is a unique opportunity to help shape supply planning strategies in a fast-growing and dynamic e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with category managers, suppliers, and vendors to manage demand forecasts, stock levels, budgets, and lead times across products.
• Develop and maintain SKU-level forecasting models and tools to drive accurate demand planning.
• Monitor and analyse sales trends, promotional activity, and seasonal factors to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support the Supply Chain team in implementing best practices for inventory management, leveraging new tools and processes.
• Track and report on KPIs including fulfillment rates, availability, stockholding, and inventory quality through standardised weekly reports.
• Identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain, proposing proactive solutions to minimise stockouts and overstocks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, ideally within the FMCG sector in the UK (fresh category experience preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, VBA, Python, or other analytical tools a plus.
• Proven ability to work with complex data sets and translate insights into actionable supply chain strategies.
• Track record of driving process improvements, implementing systems, or managing change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

What We Offer

• The exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com's regional presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and performance bonuses.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status