Supply & Demand Planner

The Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational resource provider is seeking a proactive Supply & Demand Planner to ensure smooth product flow and stock management in the UK. The role involves managing supplier relationships, data analysis, and optimizing purchasing efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a purchasing role and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Training for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a purchasing or supply chain role.
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering and delivery of all externally manufactured products.
• Review and maintain product forecasts to ensure stock levels meet customer demand.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Create and manage supply plans for key suppliers.
• Analyse demand and supply reports to drive decisions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data handling

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Demand planning software (Netstock)

Job description

About the Role

We re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Supply & Demand Planner to join our fast-growing team. You ll play a key role in keeping products flowing smoothly ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time, at the best possible cost.

Our business develops and supplies innovative educational resources used in schools and nurseries across the UK and beyond. With thousands of product lines and over 400 suppliers, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with both data and people.

What You ll Be Doing

As part of our Purchasing team, you ll:

• Manage the ordering and delivery of all externally manufactured products.
• Review and maintain product forecasts to ensure stock levels meet customer demand.
• Work closely with UK and international suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Create and manage supply plans for key suppliers, keeping stock projections on track.
• Represent suppliers in internal meetings and act as their main point of contact.
• Analyse demand and supply reports using tools such as Netstock to drive decisions.
• Manage shortages, substitutions, and quality issues with minimal impact on customers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to resolve delivery or quality problems and secure credits or replacements.
• Optimise purchasing efficiency through effective use of MOQs, MOVs, EOQs, lead times, and forecasts.
• Support the Senior Supply & Demand Planner in achieving departmental KPIs for cost, fulfilment, and availability.

About You

You ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You re confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues alike, and you re motivated by accuracy, organisation, and efficiency.

What You ll Bring

• At least 3 years experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, ideally in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and comfortable handling data and reports.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with an analytical and methodical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value.

It s a Bonus If You Have

• Can speak Lithuanian
• Experience in the educational products or mail order industry.
• Knowledge of import/export processes within Europe.
• Experience using demand planning software such as Netstock.
• Working towards (or already hold) a CIPS qualification.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative Purchasing team that makes a real impact.
• Opportunities for career development and training, including professional qualifications.
• Play a vital role in ensuring customers receive the quality products they need on time, every time.

If you are interested in this role, hit apply now or contact Jeetinder on (url removed)