Demand Planner

JD.COM; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce firm is seeking a data driven Demand Planner in Milton Keynes. You will develop demand forecasts, optimize inventory, and ensure product availability. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in demand planning within the FMCG sector. A competitive salary and benefits are offered in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field like Supply Chain Management or Business Analytics.
• Experience in demand planning or supply chain management within FMCG is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SKU-level forecasting models to drive demand planning.
• Monitor and analyze sales trends to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support best practices in inventory management with the Supply Chain team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

SQL experience

VBA proficiency

Python experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

VBA

Python

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 Milton Keynes. 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