Demand Planner

Juice Recruitmentis delighted to be working in partnership with an online retail company, with the appointment of a Demand Planner. They are a family run business who have clients throughout the UK and Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in forecasting and purchasing products that align with market and company requirements, while minimising operational costs and maintaining product availability.

DAY TO DAY:

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the demand and forecast planning for a wide range of products.
• Using statistical methods, sales data, market trends to predict future product demand and contributing to business strategy planning.
• Liaising with sales, finance and marketing teams to gather information e.g. promotions, product launches or economic shifts.
• Generating reports assessing forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Working closely with suppliers to manage product quantity and submit orders.
• Contribute to supplier negotiation.
• Implement best practices and adopt new technologies, attending conferences and seminars with industry experts.

About You:

• Experience in a Demand Planning or Purchasing role.
• Strong understanding of the business environment and market dynamics.
• Excellent numeric ability.
• Previous experience with data analysis and proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive thinker.

And For You:

• Joining a collaborative, supportive team with great progression opportunities.
• Free parking.
• Excellent company perks including gym membership, company bonuses and generous holiday package.