Demand Planner – SC/SCP/DP03

Supply Chain Corporation; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus schemes

Learning & development

Well-being leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Volunteering/leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

NHS Supply Chain is seeking a Demand Planner to join during a major transformation, balancing customer needs with operational efficiency. You will merge quantitative data with qualitative insights to produce reliable forecasts and collaborate across Supply Planning and other teams.

The role emphasizes strong analytical capabilities, planning experience, and experience with forecasting tools. Hybrid work options, with focus on delivering value and continuous improvement, are provided.

Qualifications

• Forecasting, data interpretation, and scenario analysis to drive planning accuracy.
• Strong data analysis skills to balance demand with supply.
• Stakeholder management to align cross-functional teams and customers.
• Clear communication of insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Continuous process improvement to optimise forecasting and reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and insights to support supply planning and customer fulfilment.
• Analyse forecast performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Collect, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources ensuring forecasting systems and reports are reliable.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Supply Planning teams, and other stakeholders to build consensus forecasts and communicate updates.
• Produce actionable reports and present demand insights to stakeholders while driving continuous improvement through automation and reporting efficiencies.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process improvement

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Location: Hybrid Worker – Expectation is two days per week on site at our Gradient Mill / Alfreton office

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Offered on a starting salary of £47,874 with the potential to increase to £56,322 over the course of three years.

Closing Date: Friday 11 th September 2026

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.

The Demand Planner is central to balancing customer needs with operational efficiency, by working closely with Supply Planning and other stakeholders within the organisation.

The role merges quantitative data with qualitative insights to produce a reliable, consensus forecast.

The position is ideal for individuals with developed analytical capabilities and experience in planning.

Every day you will …

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights to support effective supply planning and customer fulfilment.
• Analyse forecast performance, identify variances and demand trends, and implement corrective actions to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Collect, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources, ensuring the integrity and reliability of forecasting systems, reports, and planning information.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Supply Planning teams, customer-facing functions, and other stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus forecasts, and communicate key updates.
• Produce actionable reports and present demand insights to stakeholders while driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation, and reporting efficiencies.

What can we offer you?

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:

• Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
• We recognise our employees’ hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards.
• We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
• A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
• 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
• Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations.Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines and adapting to changing business demands.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and build collaborative relationships across functions.
• Proficiency in forecasting, reporting, and data visualisation tools, including advanced Excel and platforms such as Power BI.
• Continuous improvement mindset, demonstrating resourcefulness, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to enhancing processes, systems, and ways of working.

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.

SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales, with company number 10881715, to act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.