Demand Planning Analyst

Service Care Solutions; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home grown business in Preston is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing purchasing, compiling reports, and forecasting demand. Candidates should have experience with inventory management, strong Excel skills, and a keen attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary, holidays, and a supportive work environment. This position is perfect for analytical individuals looking to contribute to a growing team.

Benefits

Base salary up to 35,000 DOE

22 days holiday + Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Early Finish on a Friday

Free on site parking

Pension

Childcare vouchers

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and analysing large data sets.
• Strong Excel skills including Lookups, Pivot tables, and Macros.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for new lines and rebuys, ensuring timely delivery.
• Compile and deliver accurate reports using Excel and large data sets.
• Forecast demand and manage rebuys based on lead times.

Skills

Inventory management

Analysing large data sets

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Car and own licence

Job description

Job Title: Demand Planning Analyst
Location: Preston (hybrid)
Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 DOE

Service Care are delighted to be working with a local, home grown business who are looking for an Analyst to join their Demand Planning team. This role would be suitable for anyone with forecasting and analytical experience. Having worked with the client several times I can safely say they are a great organisation to work for and candidates I have placed are still there over 4 years later!

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for new lines and rebuys, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with service levels.
• Compile and deliver accurate reports for customers and internal teams using Excel and large data sets.
• Implement and oversee the Critical Path process for all orders.
• Forecast demand and manage rebuys based on lead times and minimum order quantities.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders with global suppliers, considering lead times and seasonal factors.
• Maintain 98% stock availability through proactive forward forecasting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve queries and maintain smooth operations.
• Review supplier performance and implement sustainability changes in packaging.
• Build and optimize reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Support Head of Customer Operations and assist with customer visits as required.

Skills and Requirements

• Experience with inventory management and analysing large data sets
• Strong Excel skills including Lookups, Pivot tables and Macros
• High attention to detail
• Analytical reasoning and problem solving
• Car and own licence (for site visits when required)

Benefits

• Base salary up to 35,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown (no annual leave needed to be taken!)
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Free on site parking
• Pension
• Childcare vouchers
• Death in Service

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Demand Planning Analystvacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Taylor Townsend via email, (url removed), or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.