Demand Planner

• 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!