Demand Planner - FTC

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer is seeking a Demand Planner on a fixed-term contract basis to oversee demand forecasting and inventory management. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience in demand planning roles. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing costs. The role offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including private healthcare and gym facilities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Gym and spa facilities

Cycle scheme

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or purchasing roles is desirable.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and business environment.
• Excellent numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical methods and historical data to predict future demand.
• Collaborate with teams to align demand forecasts with business strategy.
• Analyze data sources to refine demand forecasts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Demand Planner - FTC

Location: South Gloucestershire

Hours: 37.5 per week (9-5)

Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Reports to: Group Inventory & Demand Planner

Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for forecasting and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Join our client as a Demand Planner, where you'll play a key role in forecasting and purchasing products aligned to market and company requirements—minimising operational costs and ensuring top-tier product availability.

Our client is a trusted UK-based furniture manufacturer known for blending smart design, ergonomic comfort, and long-lasting quality.

Main responsibilities:

1. Demand Forecasting:

• Use statistical methods, historical sales data, market trends, and other inputs to predict future demand for products.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather information affecting demand, such as promotions, product launches, or economic shifts.
• Provide insights into future demand trends and work with cross-functional teams to create plans aligning with the company's business strategy and financial goals.
• Ensure product availability in the allocated region.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyse data sources like past sales, market trends, seasonality, and economic indicators to refine demand forecasts.
• Generate regular reports assessing forecast accuracy and inventory performance, including product availability, service levels, stock breakdowns, and forecast accuracy.

Purchasing & Inventory Management:

• Submit orders to suppliers, ensuring correct quantities are available to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels, balancing supply with forecasted demand.

Supplier Management:

• Build strong relationships with suppliers to improve purchasing and operational performance.
• Provide quarterly purchasing forecasts to primary suppliers.
• Participate in supplier negotiations.
• Attend annual trips to key suppliers in Europe and the Far East.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Participate in regular S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with internal KPIs, including sales and logistics, ensuring all parties are aligned.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor forecast accuracy and refine models to improve precision.
• Implement best practices and adopt new technologies by attending conferences and seminars with industry experts.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks to demand forecasts, such as market volatility, supply chain disruptions, or changes in consumer behavior.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in demand planning or purchasing roles is desirable.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and business environment.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Experience with data analysis and proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
• Analytical thinker.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Forward-thinking.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare.
• Gym and spa facilities.
• Cycle scheme.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking, and more.

If interested, please email your CV to [URL] or call Donna at [phone number].

Closing date: 22.08.25 (subject to change).

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