Demand Planner

DarcyBrook; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forecasting company in Maidstone is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and optimize inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have strong supplier and stakeholder management skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a proven track record in demand planning. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits, including a bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Excellent Company Pension

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining demand forecasts.
• Ability to analyze historical data and market trends.
• Strong reporting skills related to forecast accuracy and inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to demand planning.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities and Experience:

• Responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
• Develop rolling statistical forecasts using historical data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and inventory turns.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Excellent Company Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Plus much more