Demand Planner - 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

DR. MARTENS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized footwear brand is seeking a Demand Planner in Greater London to oversee accurate demand forecasting and inventory management across multiple channels. The successful candidate will have a solid background in demand planning and inventory optimization, alongside advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a hybrid working model and employee perks such as a free pair of Docs and 65% off all Docs.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Welcome free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

Award-winning share plan

Private healthcare

Dedicated culture team

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of demand and inventory planning.
• Experience in forecasting analysis and production tracking.
• Strong understanding of aligning demand strategies in multi-channel businesses.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accurate demand forecasts across channels.
• Support monthly demand review processes with stakeholders.
• Create and maintain reports on forecast deviation and improvements.

Skills

Demand and inventory planning knowledge

Forecasting analysis

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Understanding of Business Intelligence systems

Ability to meet deadlines in high-pressure environments

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

SO, WHAT’S THE STORY?

Our Global Supply Chain organization is committed to enabling the growth of our Dr Martens brand. As part of our strategy, to enable growth we are committed to sustaining strong fulfilment, product availability and optimisation by continuous process and performance improvement.

THE ROLE

• Forecasting Demand: Build and maintain accurate rolling demand forecast across multiple channels.
• Collaboration: Support in developing monthly demand review process with key stakeholders.
• Reporting: To create and maintain monthly reports on forecast deviation and proposals on improvements on demand planning parameters to reach ultimately the best practice benchmark.
• Inventory Management: Joint responsibility with the Supply Planner(s) to ensure that inventory levels are optimised and maintained at the targeted levels, highlighting potential supply chain issues and recommending solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: To continuously improve forecasting accuracy by analysing the demands vs actual sales & proposing corrective actions for both products forecast and process optimisation.
• Maintain demand parameters in BY (Blue Yonder)

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of demand and inventory planning, forecasting analysis and production tracking
• Demonstrated knowledge of aligning demand strategies and operations in a multi-channel business
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel
• Strong understanding of Business Intelligence, Forecasting and Planning systems
• Strong track record of achieving or exceeding project/change deadlines and business targets in a high-pressure environment

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.

YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals - INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.