Hybrid Demand Planner - Forecasting & Analytics

Supply Chain Coordination Limited; Ambergate; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

27 days holiday

Training and external qualifications

Well-being day

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits

Volunteer leave

Discounts

Job summary

NHS Supply Chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Demand Planner to join during a period of transformation, balancing customer needs with operational efficiency by working closely with Supply Planning and stakeholders within the organisation.

The role merges quantitative data with qualitative insights to produce a reliable, consensus forecast. The position is ideal for individuals with developed analytical capabilities and experience in planning.

Qualifications

• Developed analytical capabilities.
• Experience in planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights to support effective supply planning and customer fulfilment.
• Analyse forecast performance, identify variances and demand trends, and implement corrective actions to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Collect, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources, ensuring the integrity and reliability of forecasting systems, reports, and planning information.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Supply Planning teams, customer-facing functions, and other stakeholders to gather insights, build consensus forecasts, and communicate key updates.
• Produce actionable reports and present demand insights to stakeholders while driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation, and reporting efficiencies.

Job description

NHS Supply Chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Demand Planner to join during a period of transformation, balancing customer needs with operational efficiency by working closely with Supply Planning and stakeholders within the organisation.

The role merges quantitative data with qualitative insights to produce a reliable, consensus forecast. The position is ideal for individuals with developed analytical capabilities and experience in planning.