Supply Demand Planner

Title: DTC SCM Demand Specialist
Location: Hybrid | Chertsey (3 days office, 2 days WFH)
Salary: Please Enquire

Our client, a leading worldwide technology company is looking for a SCM Demand Specialist to work with their commercial team and retail operations to ensure sites have the right stock and products!

Responsibilities:
Providing store sales forecasts to relevant purchasing teams to ensure sufficient stocks are procured for the stores.
Management of various products categories for the concession stores.
Attend trading meetings with internal/external clients.
Building good relationship with supply chain teams to ensure the allocation of stock is aligned to the forecast.
Continuously improve the forecasting model to ensure it is always relevant.
Monitor and analyze forecasts in conjunction with factories, retail sales & marketing and product divisions.
Management of various products categories for the concession stores.
Analysis of forecast accuracy and constantly improving the model for the future.
Build demand forecasts, both short and long term across assigned product ranges.
During peak trading periods or unexpected out of stock situations, negotiate with supply chain teams to bring forward future demand or obtain additional stock from other channels.
Gather market insights from relevant parties to support the forecasting model.

Requirements:
Knowledge of advanced planning techniques - S&OP, capacity planning etc.
Supply Chain, Demand Planning and forecasting experience within a retail, FMCG Business.
The ability to work in a fast paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team.
Advanced Excel skills essential (including pivot tables, vlook ups etc).

TPBN1_UKTJ