Senior Demand Planner

Plus One Personnel; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer tech brand seeks a Senior Demand Planner to optimize demand forecasting and inventory planning during a significant growth phase. This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across teams to enhance supply chain efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension and company benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in demand planning and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical skills with expertise in forecasting tools.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting processes and implement inventory planning strategies.
• Build and manage the S&OP process ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor KPIs like forecast accuracy and inventory turnover.

Skills

Analytical skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

S&OP processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Forecasting tools

Statistical modelling

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Are you an experienced demand planner with strong forecasting and analytical skills?

Ready to help shape the supply chain strategy for one of the UK’s most innovative consumer tech brands?

Our client is the UK market leader in charging cables and consumer electronics accessories, known for their innovative design, strong retail partnerships, and ambitious international growth plans. As they continue to scale in the UK and across key EU markets, they’re now looking to hire a Senior Demand Planner to take ownership of demand forecasting and inventory planning, supporting their supply chain strategy during an exciting phase of growth.

This is a pivotal, hands-on role focused on delivering robust demand forecasts, optimising stock levels, and improving cross-functional planning processes through S&OP. It’s ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building best-in-class planning practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Head of Supply Chain to develop and implement inventory planning strategies that optimise stock levels and reduce excess inventory
• Lead demand forecasting processes, using historical data, market trends, and business intelligence to improve accuracy and responsiveness
• Analyse data to refine forecasts, reduce shortages, and mitigate excess stock risks
• Build and manage the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between sales, operations, and finance teams
• Facilitate collaboration with sales, marketing, production, and supply chain teams to ensure shared understanding and forecasting accuracy
• Monitor and report on key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficiency
• Identify and address risks associated with demand variability, developing mitigation strategies to enhance agility
• Champion the use of best practices, tools, and analytical models to scale supply chain operations internationally

Key Skills and Experience:
• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and S&OP processes
• Excellent analytical skills with expertise in forecasting tools, statistical modelling, and inventory systems
• Confident collaborating cross-functionally and building strong relationships with sales, marketing, production, and finance teams
• Ability to work independently, think strategically, and solve complex supply challenges
• Experience with planning and forecasting tools and advanced Excel skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Additional Information:
• Office-based role in Banbury – Monday to Friday
• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension and company benefits package

To express interest in this role, please send your CV. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the position, you can reach out to Daniel Marlow at 01926 699276. Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmarlowrecruitment/