Job Title: Demand Planner

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000

Type: Full Time on site

Location: Plymouth

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to lead the development and alignment of demand forecasting across a multi-channel retail network. In this role, you will ensure the right products are available in the right places—on time and in full. You'll work cross-functionally with teams including Buying, Trade, Imports, Warehousing, and Logistics to create accurate forecasts, support key trading events, and reduce surplus inventory.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving short-term forecasting improvements, supporting medium-term planning strategies, and contributing to long-term supply chain innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

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Collaborate with retail, marketing, and merchandising teams to incorporate promotional activity and business priorities into forecasts.

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Create and manage demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, and market intelligence.

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Continuously refine forecasts to reflect shifts in consumer demand, seasonality, and external factors.

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Work closely with stakeholders across supply chain, imports, operations, and inventory to ensure alignment on planning.

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Lead planning sessions to keep all departments informed on forecast changes, inventory requirements, and key event planning.

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Support the planning and execution of major campaigns, product launches, and seasonal activity.

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Identify demand fluctuations and adjust planning strategies to meet business needs.

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Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels based on forecast data.

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Anticipate and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions to maintain product availability.

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Deliver forecast accuracy reports, highlighting trends and offering actionable insights to senior leaders.

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Track planning performance and suggest improvements to enhance forecasting precision.

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Help build best practices and improve processes to drive efficiency and business performance.

Requirements:

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.

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3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or forecasting, ideally in a retail or consumer goods setting.

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Proven experience collaborating across departments to align on forecasts and strategic goals.

Skills & Competencies:

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Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear and actionable insights.

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Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar systems).

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

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Clear and concise written and verbal communication, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

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Able to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

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Commitment to accurate planning and continuous improvement