Hybrid Demand Planning Analyst | Forecasting & Inventory

Service Care Solutions; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home-grown business in Preston is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support their Demand Planning team. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, particularly with large data sets and inventory management. Responsibilities include managing purchasing and forecasting demand while ensuring compliance with service levels. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and benefits like early finishes on Fridays, pension schemes, and childcare vouchers. A valid driver's license is needed for site visits.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Early Finish on a Friday

Free on site parking

Pension

Childcare vouchers

Death in Service

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for new lines and rebuys, ensuring timely delivery.
• Compile and deliver accurate reports for customers and internal teams.
• Implement and oversee the Critical Path process for all orders.
• Forecast demand and manage rebuys based on lead times.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders with global suppliers.
• Maintain 98% stock availability through proactive forward forecasting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Review supplier performance and implement sustainability changes.
• Build and optimize reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Support Head of Customer Operations and assist with customer visits.

Skills

Experience with inventory management and analysing large data sets

Strong Excel skills including Lookups, Pivot tables and Macros

High attention to detail

Analytical reasoning and problem solving

Car and own licence

Job description

A local home-grown business in Preston is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support their Demand Planning team. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, particularly with large data sets and inventory management. Responsibilities include managing purchasing and forecasting demand while ensuring compliance with service levels. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and benefits like early finishes on Fridays, pension schemes, and childcare vouchers. A valid driver's license is needed for site visits.