Demand & Supply Planner

Alexander Steele; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to join a growing team in the City of Edinburgh, UK. This role is vital for data-driven forecasting to ensure stock availability while minimizing waste. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a flexible working environment and numerous benefits including pension contributions and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Health screening

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a demand planning role within retail or FMCG.
• Experience managing product data and listings on e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Monitor sales performance and forecast demand, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure accurate forecasts and timely deliveries.
• Support new product launches and marketing activity with accurate stock planning.
• Maintain accurate product information across internal systems and e-commerce platforms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel capability

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Tools

Amazon Seller Central

Shopify

Job description

Our client, are seeking an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to join a growing team. This role combines data-driven forecasting with strong communication skills to ensure stock availability while minimising waste and working capital risk. You'll also be responsible for setting up and maintaining product data across multiple systems and sales platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Monitor sales performance and forecast demand, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure accurate forecasts and timely deliveries.
• Support new product launches, promotions, and marketing activity with accurate stock planning.
• Maintain accurate product information across internal systems and e-commerce platforms.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years\' experience in a demand planning role within retail or FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Experience managing product data and listings on e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of Amazon Seller Central or Shopify is desirable.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organised, with excellent communication skills.

Package & Benefits

• Employer pension contributions
• Life insurance
• 33 days holiday (including public holidays), increasing with service
• 2 wellbeing days per year
• Flexible working (office and remote blend)
• Additional benefits including cycle to work, health screening, and employee discount scheme