Demand Planning Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand in the cycling industry seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to optimize stock management and forecasting processes. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various teams, analyzing data, and driving efficiency in inventory management. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with generous benefits, including extensive holiday allowance and discounts on products.

Benefits

33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Excellent staff discount on products

Full access to Headspace

Chill out areas, showers, and secure bike storage

Pension contributions

Opportunity to work with a recognized brand

Casual and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in forecasting methods with understanding of financial impacts.
• High level of Excel knowledge for data analysis.
• Proven experience in stock management.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to product life cycle from planning to stock delivery.
• Provides weekly insight into stock and sales levels.
• Assists in planning stock levels across multiple territories.

Skills

Forecasting proficiency

Excel knowledge

Stock management experience

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

SQL

Job description

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We are looking for a self-driven, logical and analytical Demand Planning Analyst to join our dynamic fast-growing brand. This is an exciting new position reporting to the Planning Manager and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the role.

About the role

As the business continues to grow there is a need for a dedicated Demand Planning Analyst. The key responsibilities of this role will be:

Key responsibilities:

• The role contributes to all aspects of the product life cycle, from SKU and category planning, rolling up spend, through to getting stock delivered into our warehouse to clearing stock out of the business
• Provide weekly insight into stock and sales levels through various reporting tools
• Create and shape ongoing forecasts and challenge process where appropriate
• Prepare forecast data and stock buy details for sign off meetings
• Assist in planning stock levels across 3 territories
• Working with the production and procurement team to produce optimal buys, delivery splits and priorities, ensuring key lines are never out of stock
• Monitor promotional activities and highlight variances where they differ from the sales forecast
• Continue supporting development of stock systems and forecasting methods to continually improve accuracy across the business

What we’re looking for:

Must-haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• A high level of Excel knowledge with the ability to analyse and manipulate data quickly and an attention to detail – SQL knowledge advantageous
• Proven working experience of stock management
• Strong listening, presentation, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of the business affecting the forecast process
• Commercial acumen and the ability to interpret market trends
• Knowledge of end to end supply chain practices advantageous
• Inventory management
• Mathematical skills
• Organisational skills

What we can offer:

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Early finish on a Fridays
• Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
• Headspace – full access to the meditation app
• Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
• Pension contributions
• An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
• A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for cycling and fitness