Ecommerce Demand Planner: Drive Forecasts & Inventory

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

An Ecommerce Demand Planner is needed to manage demand forecasting and stock planning for online sales in the manufacturing sector. This role plays a key part in ensuring the supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently, meeting customer demand effectively.

Develop and maintain forecasts, convert them into purchasing plans, manage stock health and inventory turns, and support launches and promotions. The role also involves contributing to weekly S&OP processes and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or inventory planning, ideally within ecommerce or supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret sales data and forecast demand effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel and relevant software/tools for demand planning.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales history, promotions, market trends and customer insights.
• Convert demand forecasts into purchasing and replenishment plans to ensure stock availability.
• Manage inventory performance including stock health, stock cover, turnover and excess stock reduction.
• Support new product launches, seasonal peaks and promotions through demand and supply planning.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly S&OP processes with reporting, risk highlighting and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align forecasts with retailer demand plans and business priorities.
• Produce and analyze planning KPIs and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

An Ecommerce Demand Planner is needed to manage demand forecasting and stock planning for online sales in the manufacturing sector. This role plays a key part in ensuring the supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently, meeting customer demand effectively.

Develop and maintain forecasts, convert them into purchasing plans, manage stock health and inventory turns, and support launches and promotions. The role also involves contributing to weekly S&OP processes and collaborating with