Demand Planner Vacancy
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Salary: Negotiable based on experience
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Demand Planner to join our close knit and family-oriented team, operating within the BWS (Beer, Wines & Spirits) industry. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for forecasting and inventory management, who has exposure to both Supply and Demand Planning, with a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic sector.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Develop and execute demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation as part of the demand planning function.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, and evaluate forecast results.
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
- Interact with sales, marketing, Logistics and Stock Control departments to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with the above departments to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning process by supporting the development of inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Demand Planner or similar role.
- Strong understanding of demand forecasting techniques and inventory management practices.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work with large data sets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams.
- Proactive nature, with an ability to work independently and make well-thought-out decisions.
- Knowledge of the BWS industry is a plus, but not essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic industry with a lean, supportive team structure.
- Flexible working arrangements (3days on site and 2 days remote)
Apply now if interested!