Global Demand Planner

My Urban Child; Collier Street; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in the automotive sector is seeking a Group Demand Planner to enhance their supply chain processes. This newly created role involves managing product availability and improving communication across subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in demand planning and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a salary up to £35,000, a bonus scheme, hybrid working, and excellent pension options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Excellent pension scheme

Staff purchase discount

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in demand planning or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
• Confidence communicating at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing product availability across group subsidiaries.
• Improving communication between subsidiaries and the supply chain team.
• Monitoring forecasts and stock profiles.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Group Demand Planner - Marden (near Maidstone)

Up to £35,000 + bonus and excellent benefits | Hybrid Working

Doyouenjoyspottingpatternsinthedata,solvingsupplychainpuzzles,andmakingsurecustomersalwaysgetwhattheyneed,whentheyneedit?

Do you want to be part of a global business where you can travel to locations, learn about their different way of working and increase your supply chain knowledge?

We’re looking for a Group Demand Planner to join a busysupply chain team in Marden. This is a newly created role so you’ll have the chance to shape responsibilities as the position develops and be part of a function critical to the company's growth.

About the company

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s leading distributors of OE-quality car and commercial vehicle parts to the independent after‑market. With a reputation for reliability, quality and innovation the business supports customers across the UK and globally. The culture is forward‑thinking, collaborative and focused on developing people as much as processes, offering stability, progression and the chance to make a tangible difference.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a growth mindset who wants to take ownership, influence processes and develop their career in demand planning.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing product availability across group subsidiaries, ensuring KPIs are met.
• Improving communication between subsidiaries and the central supply chain team.
• Monitoring forecasts, stock profiles and ordering policies to meet sales targets.
• Analysing demand trends and providing insight for decision‑making.
• Working with colleagues in logistics, procurement and sales to optimise supply chain processes.
• Producing regular reports, forecasts and KPI updates for managers and directors.
• Supporting subsidiaries with vendor relationships and stock management.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years experience in demand planning or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
• Confidence communicating at all levels, from managers to international colleagues.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• A positive, problem‑solving mindset with a can‑do attitude.

What’s it in for you

• Up to £35,000 salary depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days from home (after training).
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Excellent pension scheme with Aviva.
• Staff purchase discount.
• Private healthcare after 3 years service.
• Life assurance (4x salary) & income protection.
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities.

How to apply

Apply now and contact Stewart Lupton at JSLSolutions – Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment. We’ll be in touch; just send what you have and we’ll deal with it later.