Web Demand and Inventory Planner

Equip Outdoor Technologies UK; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory company pension

Discretionary profit share bonus

Employee Wellbeing Platform

Hybrid working

LinkedIn Learning access

Staff discounts on Rab and Lowe Alpine

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd is seeking a Web Demand and Inventory Planner to join our Derbyshire team. You’ll forecast demand, optimise online stock and support global web sales by ensuring product availability and efficient stock movement across channels.

You’ll work with the Senior Demand Planner and Web team to build stock packages, monitor performance against forecasts, and adjust purchases in Business Central as needed. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar analytical administration position.
• Experience in data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes.
• High level of IT competency with MS Office suite including Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, with multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Team player with initiative and adaptability.
• Drive to improve processes and embrace change.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Desire to provide the team with excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and build bottom-up stock packages that support online budgets.
• Produce seasonal range packs with performance summaries and financial roll-ups.
• Carry out routine reviews and report on performance vs forecast; identify stock risks and opportunities.
• Monitor stock levels to support on-line product campaigns and campaigns planning.
• Ensure bestselling lines are stocked at the right locations and depth.
• Adjust web holding orders in line with trading decisions and market conditions.
• Identify stock for Pro Sales across different markets.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and buys in Business Central.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Supply chain

MS Excel

Stock management

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Company Description

Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at www.equipuk.com

Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.

Position

Great opportunity to join our Team as a Web Demand and Inventory Planner!

The purpose of this role is to support the Web team in maximising global Web sales by optimising on-line inventory and ensuring product availability. This involves analysing sales data, forecasting demand and making commercial decisions to capitalise on opportunities that enhance Web sales and profitability. Additionally, the role also focuses on efficiently managing stock turnover and redistributing excess stock back into the wider business

Key Responsibilities of Web Demand and Inventory Planner

• Working with the Senior Demand Planner and Web team, forecast and build bottom-up commercial stock packages that support the on-line sales budgets
• Produce seasonal range sign off packs that include summary of previous season performance, full financial roll up showing the key growth areas along with supporting analysis and commentary
• Carry out routine reviews (weekly, monthly, seasonally) and report on current performance against forecast. Identifying sales and stock risks and opportunities to trade the web sites in season
• Work alongside the Web team to support the Global Web Sales Strategy by monitoring and maintaining healthy stock levels to support on-line product campaigns and providing updates on first expected receipt dates
• Responsible for ensuring stock of bestselling lines/core sizes and are always available at the right locations in the right depth, based on forward forecasted sales and reporting on availability
• Ensure efficient stock turn by adjusting the Web holding orders in line with trading decisions and conditions, by increasing the holding stock to support increased demand or releasing stock in a timely manner so it is made available to the wider business
• Identify stock that can be used to drive Pro Sales across different markets
• Identify and/or contribute to any clearance/FUU initiatives that can drive sales through the Website and ensure stock is monitored and sold through within expected timescales
• Responsible for the accurate maintenance of Web forecasts and buys held in Business Central

Requirements

To join us as a Web Demand and Inventory Planner you must have:

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar analytical administration position
• Experience in data analysis and forecasting methods
• Good understanding of supply chain processes
• High level of IT competency with MS Office suite including Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Approachable from all levels in the business and receptive to feedback
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as use own initiative
• Drive to make process improvements, challenge and change current ways of working
• Effective organisational skills, structured & methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Desire to provide the team with excellent service

Desirable

• Experience of using Business Central

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range £35,784.25 - £38,482.73 commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
• Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
• Discretionary profit share bonus scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Online GP & Physio Service
• Employee Wellbeing Platform
• Hybrid working (discretionary basis, determined by business need) as well as an early finish on Fridays!
• Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources
• Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products
• Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment
• Casual dress code
• Modern facilities with free on-site parking

Closing date for applications is 4 October 2026

For general enquiries please contact: [email protected]

Strictly No Agencies please

Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff. We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.