Supply & Demand Planning Analyst

The Advocate Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is seeking a junior Supply Chain Planner to assist monthly demand reviews and forecast accuracy across key accounts. You will work with commercial teams to build balanced forecasts and support S&OP activities, turning data into actionable insights.

You will develop Power BI dashboards and use Excel/SQL to analyze performance, helping improve planning processes and SAP interfaces. A curious, proactive mindset and good numerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in supply chain, planning, logistics or analytics.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with data curiosity.
• Good Excel; exposure to Power BI, SQL, Power Query/Power Pivot.
• Understanding of supply chain forecasting or demand planning.
• Exposure to SAP or other planning systems is beneficial.
• STEM degree is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning: assist monthly demand reviews and forecast accuracy.
• Forecasting & Stakeholder Management: support balanced forecasts and S&OP activities.
• Data & Reporting: develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Data Analysis: use Excel, SQL, Power BI to turn data into insights.
• Systems & Process Improvement: support planning systems like SAP.
• Continuous Improvement: identify data quality and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

STEM degree desirable

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

Power Pivot

SAP

Job description

What you'll be doing:

• Demand Planning: Supporting the monthly demand review process, helping manage forecasts across allocated customer accounts and product groups, monitoring forecast accuracy and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Forecasting & Stakeholder Management: Working closely with commercial teams and internal stakeholders to build balanced, realistic demand forecasts and support wider S&OP activities.
• Data & Reporting: Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports, turning complex data into clear, meaningful insights that support business decisions.
• Data Analysis: Using tools such as Excel, SQL and Power BI to manipulate, analyse and interpret data, helping the wider Supply Chain and Logistics teams understand performance and identify opportunities.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Supporting the maintenance and development of planning systems, including Sunstice, SAP and associated data interfaces.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, data quality and existing processes, bringing new ideas and a proactive approach to the team.

What we're looking for:

• We're open-minded about backgrounds for this position. You might already have some experience in supply chain planning and want to develop your analytical skills, or you could come from a more data-focused background with an interest in applying your skills within supply chain.
• Ideally, you'll bring: around 1-2 years' experience in supply chain, planning, logistics or a relevant analytical position. Relevant placements or graduate scheme experience will also be considered.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a natural curiosity for working with data and identifying trends.
• Good Excel skills and ideally some exposure to Power BI, SQL, Power Query or Power Pivot.
• An understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting or demand planning, or a genuine interest in developing in this area.
• Exposure to SAP or other planning systems would be beneficial.
• A degree in a relevant subject, ideally STEM-related, would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude. You'll be naturally curious, comfortable asking questions and keen to learn. Someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and wants to develop their skills rather than simply doing the same thing every day.

You don't need to tick every box. The business is looking for someone with a good foundation who can grow with the role.

If you're someone who enjoys working with data but wants to understand the bigger commercial and operational picture, this could be a great next step.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.