Strategic Demand & Supply Planner (Slim4 Expert)

Barrus; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrus is seeking a Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist to own demand and inbound supply planning, ensuring product availability while optimising inventory and working capital. You will work with Commercial, Operations and Finance to shape purchasing decisions and drive performance.

The role focuses on developing forecasting models, stock profiles and replenishment parameters as Slim4 is implemented across the business, including system configuration or rollout support.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning and inventory management.
• Strong ERP/MRP and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Slim4 or similar planning platforms.
• Experience implementing or improving planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve demand forecasts, stock profiles and replenishment parameters.
• Translate forecasts and product lifecycle plans into supply strategies.
• Collaborate with Commercial to align planning activity with objectives.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier releases and inbound supply.
• Monitor inventory health and improve stock availability.
• Provide KPI reporting and planning recommendations for stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement across planning, logistics and systems.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

Slim4 (Slimstock)

Job description

Barrus is seeking a Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist to own demand and inbound supply planning, ensuring product availability while optimising inventory and working capital. You will work with Commercial, Operations and Finance to shape purchasing decisions and drive performance.

The role focuses on developing forecasting models, stock profiles and replenishment parameters as Slim4 is implemented across the business, including system configuration or rollout support.