Demand Planner

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Slough is seeking a Logistics Operations specialist to enhance their EMEA supply chain team. The role covers demand planning, inventory management, and logistics processes, emphasizing continuous improvement in fast-growth environments. Ideal candidates should be familiar with ERP systems and have experience in high-volume e-commerce logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally in e-commerce.
• Strong familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Data analysis skills for inventory and demand planning.
• Exposure to materials planning and inventory control essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate forecasts and collaborate with sales.
• Coordinate inbound logistics to optimize delivery timelines.
• Develop stock plans to support client demand.
• Leverage ERP systems for purchasing insights.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Data analysis skills

Customer service experience

Familiarity with ERP systems

E-commerce knowledge

Stock management

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

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We are seeking an ambitious and analytical Logistics Operations specialist for a broad logistics/distribution/supply chain related role role with this leading European business. The role is to join a growing EMEA logistics and supply chain team however the role will be more akin to a Logistics Operations role. This is a key operational role, ideal for someone who is looking to develop /progress their logistics career across a wide skill set covering demand planning, materials handling, materials planning, logistics operations, European high volume distribution, Demand planning, Customer support/Service and e-commerce.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient supply, storage, movement of goods, supporting customer order fulfilment, and driving continuous improvement across planning (demand planning / Materials planning) and logistics processes. You'll work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, internal stakeholders, and 3PL partners, with a focus on high-volume e-commerce environments and fast-growth distribution channels across the UK and EU.

Key Responsibilities

Demand & Supply Planning

• Maintain accurate forecasts across key categories, collaborating with sales and account teams to validate pipelines.
• Monitor seasonal demand patterns and new client onboarding to ensure forward-looking materials availability.
• Analyse and respond to exception reports such as forecast errors and inventory constraints.

Logistics & Distribution Operations

• Coordinate inbound logistics with freight providers and 3PL partners to optimize delivery timelines and cost.
• Prioritize inbound shipments to align with customer demand and reduce storage costs at port.
• Support logistics execution and ensure clear visibility of inbound stock via ERP.

Stock & Inventory Management

• Develop stock plans to support client demand, seasonal peaks, and promotional activities.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through to goods receipt, ensuring accurate ERP system updates.
• Monitor inventory health including slow movers, shortages, and obsolescence risks.

Systems & Data Analysis

• Leverage ERP systems (Infor LN preferred) to run MRP and generate data-driven purchasing and stocking decisions.
• Use Excel and data tools to conduct supply chain performance analysis (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis).
• Participate in S&OP cycles and contribute actionable insights from data analytics.

Requirements

• Experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally within a high-growth or high-volume e-commerce environment.
• Strong familiarity and user of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Odoo, Dynamics etc).
• Data analysis or Data Insight skills to support customer success/support, reporting, inventory/demand and materials planning aspects of this role.
• Exposure to materials planning and inventory control, including forecasting and order execution.
• Familiarity with UK and EU logistics networks.
• Customer service experience within a supply chain or logistics setting.
• Background in automotive, Industrial manufacturing (electronics, devices, machinery, tools, fasteners etc) or High volume consumer good (B2B preferred)
• E-commerce experience working across multi-channel retail or digital platforms.
• Anyone with any experience of Infor LN, Magento, or Zoho would be useful bit not essential.
• Italian speaker would be desirable due to the warehouse being based in Italy.

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Created on 22/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom