Demand Planner Commercial Analyst

Parmar Staffing Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Demand Planner / Commercial Analyst for a high-impact role in Brighton. The candidate will analyze retail data to improve forecast accuracy and support decision-making across supply chain and commercial teams. Ideal for those with 2+ years in retail, beauty, FMCG, or fashion, this position also offers hybrid working options and numerous benefits including a competitive salary and supportive development programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% non-contributory pension

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

50% staff discount

Wellbeing allowance

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in retail beauty, FMCG, fashion, or wellness sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Experience working with omni-channel retail data.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and sales analysis across multiple retail channels.
• Support S&OP processes by preparing demand plans.
• Provide clear data-driven insight to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Strong analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Access

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Demand Planner / Commercial Analyst

Retail FMCG Beauty Omnichannel

Brighton Sussex

Hybrid

We are recruiting for a Demand Planner to join a well-established multi-channel retail business based in Brighton Sussex. This is a high-impact Demand Planner role with a strong analytical focus supporting retail stores e-commerce and third-party concession sales across the UK and international markets.

This position suits a Demand Planner Forecasting Analyst or Commercial Analyst who enjoys working with large retail data sets and turning sales data into commercial insight. While forecasting remains part of the role new systems are being implemented to automate elements of forecasting making strong analytical capability essential.

The Role in a Nutshell

As a Demand Planner you will analyse retail e-commerce and third-party sales data supporting decision making across supply chain commercial finance and marketing teams. You will play a key role in improving forecast accuracy supporting S&OP and driving insight across an omni-channel retail environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Demand Planner or Analyst with 2 plus years experience in retail beauty FMCG fashion or wellness to step into a commercially visible role within a growing retailer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and sales analysis across retail stores e-commerce and concession channels
• Analyse historical sales data trends promotions and seasonality to support demand planning
• Support S&OP processes by preparing demand plans risks and opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain Finance Sales Marketing and Product teams
• Monitor post-launch performance of new product launches and gifting ranges
• Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve demand planning processes
• Provide clear data-driven insight to senior stakeholders
• Support international sales analysis including US and third-party marketplace channels

Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Demand Planner Forecasting Analyst Supply Chain Analyst or Commercial Analyst
• 25 years experience within retail beauty FMCG fashion or wellness sectors
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
• Power BI or similar reporting tools highly desirable
• Experience working with omni-channel retail data
• Understanding of demand planning forecasting and S&OP processes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced data-driven retail environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 6% non-contributory pension
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 50% staff discount and access to sample sales
• Wellbeing and personal development allowance
• Access to retail discounts and benefits platform

Location

Brighton Sussex. Hybrid working available depending on role requirements.

Key Skills

• Forecasting
• Microsoft Access
• Math
• SAP
• Supply Chain Experience
• Analysis Skills
• SAP APO
• SAP Supply Chain Management
• Production Planning
• SAP ERP
• ERP Systems
• MRP