Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel brand is seeking an experienced Demand Planner in Nottingham. The role involves responsibility for sales planning, procurement, and inventory management across international markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in demand planning or related roles.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales planning across international markets.
• Monitoring and updating sales and procurement plans.
• Coordinating campaigns with sales teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Navision

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Demand Planner to join an apparel brand in Nottingham. You will be responsible for sales planning, ensuring the availability of goods while considering stock levels, coverage ranges, surplus goods, and marketing activities.

The position offers 1-2 WFH days after completing the probationary period.

Demand Planner – Job Outline

• Responsibility for sales planning across international markets
• Overall responsibility for procurement quantities based on product management and general management specifications
• Monitoring and updating sales and procurement plans
• Processing orders, monitoring delivery dates, maintaining delivery lists, and controlling warehouse deliveries
• Recognising sales fluctuations for basics and adjusting scheduling accordingly
• Preparing sales and planning statistics
• Monitoring, communicating, and managing over- and under-deliveries
• Coordinating campaigns with sales teams (packaging, POS, sales campaigns)
• Creating seasonal costing sheets and price lists for international markets
• Managing freight, duty, and transport costs
• Liaising with internal teams in Nottingham, the Head Office in Europe, and factories in China

Demand Planner – Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in demand planning, supply chain, or forecasting roles
• Experience in fashion, apparel, or textiles is desirable
• Strong understanding of inventory management, freight, and logistics
• Highly analytical with proficiency in Excel
• Organised, disciplined, and adaptable to change
• Proactive with problem-solving skills to mitigate risks
• Confident communicator (spoken and written)
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as German or Chinese are a plus
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel; experience with Microsoft Navision and Power BI is advantageous