Demand Planner - SC/SCP/DP03

NHS Supply Chain; South Normanton; Hybrid; GBP 48.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

27 days holiday

Zusammenfassung

NHS Supply Chain is seeking a Demand Planner to join its Supply Chain Planning function. Hybrid role with two days on-site at Gradient Mill, Alfreton. Starting salary £47,874, rising to £56,322 over three years, with closing date 11 September 2026.

You will develop demand forecasts, analyze performance, and collaborate with multiple teams to drive accurate planning and continuous improvement. The role offers extensive development opportunities within the NHS framework.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with demand planning processes and forecasting accuracy improvements.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with ability to interpret data insights.
• Excellent communication to influence stakeholders and present findings clearly.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data and market trends.
• Analyse forecast performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Collect and validate data from multiple sources to ensure forecasting system integrity.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and Supply Planning teams to build consensus forecasts.
• Produce actionable reports and drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies.

Kenntnisse

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Tools

Power BI

Forecasting tools

Jobbeschreibung

Function: Supply Chain Planning

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 11th 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.

Job Title: Demand Planner

Function: Supply Chain Planning

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 11th 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.

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?

• 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.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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.
Struggling to complete our application form, and require additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

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