Junior Demand Planner: Forecasting & Stock Optimisation

Loaf (Loaf.com); Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Job summary

Loaf is seeking a Senior Assistant / Junior Merchandiser or Demand Planner to join our demand planning team in London. You will forecast and trade categories, providing analysis to support range planning and stock management.

Work with the Product Development team on launches, phaseouts and pricing, update linecards and forecasts, and ensure product availability while avoiding overstocks. You’ll need to be highly analytical, super organised, and comfortable working to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and experience with forecasting and merchandising systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and trade categories to optimise sales and stock.
• Provide weekly and monthly category analysis and present findings.
• Maintain department linecards and forecasting orders.
• Collaborate with Product Development on launches and range planning.
• Support MD meetings with insights; manage stock and pricing during sales.
• Update monthly and year-end range plans and assist with new launches.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Loaf is seeking a Senior Assistant / Junior Merchandiser or Demand Planner to join our demand planning team in London. You will forecast and trade categories, providing analysis to support range planning and stock management.

Work with the Product Development team on launches, phaseouts and pricing, update linecards and forecasts, and ensure product availability while avoiding overstocks. You’ll need to be highly analytical, super organised, and comfortable working to deadlines.