Demand Planning Analyst

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

Job summary

A local home-grown business in Preston is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support their Demand Planning team. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, particularly with large data sets and inventory management. Responsibilities include managing purchasing and forecasting demand while ensuring compliance with service levels. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and benefits like early finishes on Fridays, pension schemes, and childcare vouchers. A valid driver's license is needed for site visits.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Early Finish on a Friday

Free on site parking

Pension

Childcare vouchers

Death in Service

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for new lines and rebuys, ensuring timely delivery.
• Compile and deliver accurate reports for customers and internal teams.
• Implement and oversee the Critical Path process for all orders.
• Forecast demand and manage rebuys based on lead times.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders with global suppliers.
• Maintain 98% stock availability through proactive forward forecasting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Review supplier performance and implement sustainability changes.
• Build and optimize reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Support Head of Customer Operations and assist with customer visits.

Skills

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

Job description

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!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 Analyst vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Taylor Townsend via email, or via phone on 01772208969.

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