Demand Planner

Pure 4 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Insight/Supply Chain Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will analyze sales data and forecasts, identifying trends that drive informed business decisions. Collaborating with various teams, you will enhance sales performance and optimize inventory levels. Your analytical prowess will be key in creating detailed reports that support strategic initiatives. If you are proactive and detail-oriented, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex sales data.
• Exceptional attention to detail for accurate reporting.
• Effective communication skills for presenting forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Collect and consolidate EPOS data for accurate reporting.
• Monitor and analyze monthly trends to support decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to align sales forecasts with objectives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Proactive Approach

Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Business Central

Job description

My client i looking to a Business Insight/Supply Chain Analyst to join their team. You will be responsible for closely analysing sales data and forecasts, identifying patterns and trends to create accurate and detailed reports to allow the business to make informed decisions. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams across the business to support and enhance sales performance and optimise inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

Data Consolidation

To collect and consolidate EPOS data from customers to ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting.

Forecast Management

Close collaboration on all forecast accounts to ensure data management is streamlined, customer demand patterns are highlighted and market conditions are monitored to enable quick decision making. Clear and concise communication of sales forecasts to ensure opportunities are maximised and inventory is managed effectively. Monitoring and analysis of sales performance against original forecasts to identify variances and provide recommendations for improvement and development.

Trend Analysis

To monitor and analyse monthly trends, providing relevant data feedback and reports to the commercial team to support business decisions.

Sales Tracking

To track sell-through rates of product lines supplied to customers and offer insights that support sales strategies.

Insight Reporting

Ensure the availability of accurate sales and purchasing insight reports to the appropriate teams, driving informed business actions.

Stock Insights

To provide regular updates on stock availability and status, including details such as stock age and condition to ensure the team stays informed and pro-active.

Collaboration

To work closely with the Commercial and Operations teams to ensure alignment between sales forecasts and business objectives. Providing recommendations for improving sales performance and achieving revenue targets to the management team.

Finance

Close collaboration with the finance department to ensure the sales forecasts are aligned with the financial planning and budgeting for the business.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge required

• Strong analytical skills with the ability interpret complex sales data and trends to draw conclusions to inform decision making.
• Exceptional attention to detail to create accurate reporting for the business.
• Effective communication skills to present clear, detailed forecasts and reports to the sales and management teams.
• Pro-active and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the wider team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks and the flexibility to adapt to changing trends and forecasting needs to suit the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel functions for data analysis.
• Strong expertise in Power BI and Business Central systems.

Only relevant candidates will be contacted.