Demand Planner

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join a growing demand planning team within a global business. The team currently consists of two Demand Planners, an Assistant Demand Planner, and a Demand Planning Manager. This role offers broad exposure across forecasting, supplier management, inventory analysis, and international logistics, working closely with internal stakeholders and global suppliers.

Demand Planner – Responsibilities:

• Manage demand planning activities for both internal manufacturing sites and external suppliers
• Produce and maintain accurate sales forecasts using sales data, market trends, customer insight, and commercial input
• Analyse stock levels and future demand requirements to ensure optimal inventory availability
• Place and manage purchase orders for finished goods with suppliers
• Monitor and report on overstocks, slow-moving products, and discontinued lines
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Support onboarding of new suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
• Manage supplier queries and disputes professionally and effectively
• Negotiate commercial terms including incoterms and payment terms
• Liaise with manufacturers, freight forwarders, customs agents, logistics providers, and warehouse teams
• Coordinate inbound shipments and ensure stock arrives in line with demand requirements
• Manage export, international deliveries, and direct container fulfilment
• Identify stock shortages, excess stock, and inventory risks, taking proactive action to minimise impact
• Produce reports and analysis for senior leadership and key stakeholder

Demand Planner – Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience within demand planning, supply chain, inventory planning, or forecasting
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working with suppliers and international logistics would be advantageous
• Comfortable working cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel and data analysis capability

Demand Planner – Package:

• Salary – £35,000 – £42,000
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Death in Service
• Company Laptop
• Company Phone