Demand Planner: Forecast Accuracy & Inventory Optimisation

Pertemps Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is hiring an experienced Demand Planner to join the Head Office team in Plymouth. You will forecast demand, manage stock availability and support replenishment activities across the supply chain.

Collaborate with Buying and Supply Chain to optimise inventory and improve forecast accuracy. The role requires strong analytical ability, Advanced Excel skills and experience in retail/wholesale/FMCG, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment or Supply Chain.
• Experience in retail, wholesale or FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with forecasting, replenishment or BI systems.
• Attention to detail and passion for data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders across departments.
• Commercial awareness and proactive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Forecast product demand to ensure optimum stock availability.
• Analyse sales trends and demand patterns to improve forecast accuracy.
• Review and monitor promotional activity, ensuring forecasts reflect expected demand.
• Identify and investigate significant variances between forecasted and actual sales.
• Manage ordering exceptions and investigate root causes.
• Place and authorise purchase orders, including system-generated orders.
• Create and maintain effective ordering schedules to support replenishment efficiency.
• Forecast and manage stock requirements for upcoming promotions and seasonal activity.
• Monitor KPIs, inbound deliveries and outbound projections.
• Collaborate with Buying teams regarding product ranges and forecast exceptions.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Replenishment

Supply Chain

Analytical

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Commercial Awareness

Tools

Forecasting Software

Business Intelligence

Job description

Pertemps Plymouth is hiring an experienced Demand Planner to join the Head Office team in Plymouth. You will forecast demand, manage stock availability and support replenishment activities across the supply chain.

Collaborate with Buying and Supply Chain to optimise inventory and improve forecast accuracy. The role requires strong analytical ability, Advanced Excel skills and experience in retail/wholesale/FMCG, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.