DEMAND & REPLENISHMENT PLANNER

Keelings; Fingal; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings in Ireland is seeking a forecasting specialist to support Supervalu stores nationwide, planning flowers and plants using historical data and predictive sales planning to drive growth while minimizing waste.

The role involves building store profiles, sizing stock, coordinating orders with supply chain, and collaborating with field sales to maximise shelf life and sales.

Qualifications

• Experience in store forecasting or replenishment is beneficial.
• Ability to work on own initiative on project-based tasks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Excel.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and plan flowers and plants for stores using historical data and predictive planning.
• Plot store orders on delivery days using system and Excel tools.
• Review weekly sales, waste, and stock to optimize shelf life.
• Communicate with field sales teams and procurement on forecasts and gaps.
• Send consolidated orders to supply chain daily.
• Attend meetings to discuss forecast requirements and store targets.
• Travel to stores for visits as needed.

Skills

Numerate

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Initiative

Flexibility

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Role Overview

This role is to support Supervalu stores nationwide with the planning and forecasting of flowers and plants to their stores using historical data and predictive sales planning to drive sales growth whilst maintaining a low level of in store waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Build individual store profiles of what stock stores can trade in a week to meet and exceed € store targets in both flowers and plants
• Review WOW and YOY sales and waste data to make informed decisions on what stock to push the store
• Using a mix of system and excel based tools plot orders to stores on the required delivery days
• Review daily sales and waste from your stores to enable better delivery of product to stores and extend and maximise product shelf life
• Action delists from your stores on high wasting lines daily and weekly
• Push forecasts on strong performing lines
• Daily calls with the field sales teams on what's working and what's not establishing where the gaps are and what space they can get you to drive more sales
• Review photos from store reports to ensure your stores are well merchandised and they are to Planogram
• Send consolidated orders to supply chain daily to source
• Attend meetings with procurement team looking at and discussing long and short-term forecast requirements
• Weekly review of store targets and how you can push further growth
• Get a monthly stock take from field sales teams and use to confirm stores stock position

What You'll Need

• Previous experience in a store forecasting team or central replenishment team would be of benefit
• Ability to work on own initiative on project-based tasks.
• Attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills.
• Results orientated.
• Highly numerate and analytical with ability to interpret data.
• Excellent IT skills e.g. MS Excel
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and deal with customers and our field sales team in a courteous and professional manner.
• Flexible and resilient
• Work 5 over 7
• May be required to travel for store visits etc.

Education & Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills e.g. MS Excel

Benefits

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail]

Recruitment Process

• CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• Phone Screening
• 1st Interview
• 2nd Interview
• Outcome & Feedback

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