Job Title : Demand Planner
12-Month FTC
Salary : £40k – £45k per annum
Location : Bristol (On-site)
Ready to turn data into decisive action? Our client is looking for a results-driven Demand Planner to champion forecast accuracy, optimise stock levels, and ensure product availability across their global supply chain. As a Demand Planner , you’ll transform market insights and historical trends into precise forecasts that power revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Demand Forecasting : Use statistical models, historical sales, promotions, and macro-economic inputs to predict demand and present clear, data-driven insights to leadership.
- Data Analysis & Reporting : Track service levels, stock breakdowns, and forecast accuracy, issuing clear KPI dashboards that guide commercial decisions.
- Purchasing & Inventory Management : Submit timely supplier orders, balancing availability with cash-flow efficiency while minimising stockouts and obsolescence.
- Supplier Management : Build strong relationships, share quarterly forecasts, support negotiations, and travel annually to key partners across Europe and the Far East.
- S&OP Collaboration : Align forecasts with sales, marketing, finance, and logistics in regular S&OP meetings, ensuring demand plans support strategic goals.
- Continuous Improvement & Risk Management : Refine models, adopt emerging tech, attend industry conferences, and flag supply-chain risks before they impact customers.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Demand Planning or Purchasing role.Deep understanding of business environments and market dynamics.Exceptional numerical and analytical ability; expert user of Microsoft Excel.Comfortable turning complex data sets into concise, actionable reports.Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional settings.Join our client as a Demand Planner and gain the autonomy, tools, and exposure to elevate your career in supply-chain analytics. If you’re an ambitious Demand Planner ready to make data count, apply today!
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