Demand Planner - Venus

Booker; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in London seeks a Demand Planner to manage inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability across depots and retail locations. The role involves collaboration with logistics and buying teams to forecast demand, coordinate stock transfers, and resolve delivery issues. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience and strong skills in multitasking, attention to detail, and demand planning.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products.
• Manage inter company stock transfers between depots.
• Place orders and follow through on deliveries to ensure stock arrives on time.
• Work with Buying team on product forecasting.
• Maintain and report on supplier shortages and OOS issues daily.
• Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes due to market fluctuations.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Excellent attention to detail

Great communication skills

Excel skills

Demand and forecast planning

Job description

Overview

As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and optimal stock availability across depots and retail locations. Working closely with the logistics and buying teams, you will forecast demand for both new and discontinued products, coordinate inter-company stock transfers, and proactively resolve delivery issues. Your role will also involve daily reporting on supplier shortages and stock-outs, providing critical insights to support data-driven decision-making. By maintaining efficient supply chain operations, you will play a key role in enhancing service levels and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of products, working closely with the logistics team to optimise stock turnover and minimise stock-outs


• Manage inter company stock transfers between depots


• Place orders and follow through on deliveries to ensure stock arrives on time, and any issues or discrepancies are resolved efficiently


• Work with Buying team on Product forecasting for new and delisting products


• Maintain and report on supplier shortages and OOS issues daily


• Develop and evaluate scenarios for demand changes due to market fluctuations or seasonal peaks


• Propose and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

Essential

• Ability to multitask


• Excellent attention to detail


• Great communication skills


• Excel skills


• Demand and forecast planning


• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable

• Experience in the drinks industry

About Venus

Founded as a family business over 50 years ago, Venus has grown from a small start-up into a trusted partner for the UK’s leading bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues. With decades of industry experience and a passion for exceptional service, we are dedicated to helping our customers create drinks offerings that truly stand out.

Since joining the Booker Group in June 2024, we have combined our strong heritage with enhanced logistics and resources. This allows us to provide seamless delivery and offer an outstanding range of premium wines and spirits. Our headquarters are located in Tottenham, London. We also operate distribution depots in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, and Soho in London where Gerry’s, one of the country’s most renowned spirits shops, is located.

Our reputation is built on the quality of our products, our expertise, and our unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service.