UK & Ireland Demand Planner

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company is seeking a UK & Ireland Demand Planner based in Southampton. The successful candidate will manage demand forecasts for Garmin products, collaborating with sales teams and supply planners. Key responsibilities include monitoring sales against forecasts and ensuring effective communication to optimize inventory management. Ideal applicants should demonstrate strong analytical skills and have previous experience in demand planning or procurement, with proficiency in Excel being essential.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in demand planning, forecasting, or procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the forecast by collaborating with the GUK Sales team and EMEA Demand Planners.
• Regular communication with the GUK Head of Sales to understand market variances.
• Input into forecast meetings with Senior Managers & Product Managers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient user of Excel

Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail

Previous demand planning / forecasting / procurement experience

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment

Highly motivated self-starter

Oracle & Demantra experience

Job description

UK & Ireland Demand Planner

Location : Southampton, office based

Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary : £32,000 per annum

Excellent Benefits

Purpose of the job

Demand Management of all Garmin products for forecasting and non-forecasting customers within the UK & Ireland.

Key duties & responsibilities

Manage the forecast by collaborating with the GUK Sales team, order management team and EMEA Demand Planners, to ensure continuity of supply (right product, right time).

Regular communication with the GUK Head of Sales and Sales team to understand market variances, sales trends, and promotions / deals, which will impact future demand. Ensure any extraordinary activity is reflected in the forecast and communicated to category leads and EMEA Demand Planners.

Work with the GUK Head of Sales, Sales Team, and Product Management to manage combined channel forecasts, across segments and categories, ensuring the overall forecast is in line with company targets / budget.

Primary interface between our global / EMEA supply planning teams and the demand requirements of the UK & Ireland region.

Input into forecast meetings with Senior Managers & Product Managers. Reviewing recommended sales forecast and inventory goals, in line with S&OP targets (emphasis on accuracy, roadmap transitions, NPI, EOL and promotions).

Monitor sales vs. forecast for all GUK channels, categories, and customers on all products. Challenge over / under sales patterns and suggest / implement forecast changes as required.

Work with internal departments to ensure correct dating of orders to avoid unnecessary past-due orders, managing customer expectations.

Co‑ordinate inter‑office inventory transfers, as required

Review and highlight excess inventory levels and communicate and explore opportunities with the GUK Sales team, where necessary, reporting back to the EMEA Demand Planning team with any action taken.

Work with Global Supply Chain on production priorities and requirements and dealing with allocations on arrival of goods.

Education & Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient user of Excel

Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail

Previous demand planning / forecasting / procurement experience desirable

Must be flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced environment

Highly motivated self‑starter

Oracle & Demantra experience an advantage