Demand Planner
Job Description
As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for forecasting product demand for imported goods and translating this into accurate and timely import plans.
You will help ensure product availability while balancing inventory levels, long lead times, and international supply constraints.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align forecasts with import schedules and commercial objectives, supporting strong stock availability and efficient inventory performance across the UK network.
Key Accountabilities:
Collect, analyse, and maintain demand forecasts for imported goods
Monitor demand trends and identify inventory risks
Proactively highlight significant changes in demand and recommend appropriate actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support planning and decision-making
Identify potential stock risks and work with stakeholders to mitigate supply issues
Contribute to planning cycles, including regular review meetings and performance tracking
Process, analyse, and track forecasts received from partners and bottlers to ensure they reflect the latest demand information
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete finished goods risks, reporting and following up with relevant teams
Proactively identify and communicate demand changes to optimise finished goods and kit inventory levels across the network
Support the development and implementation of improved forecasting and demand planning systems
Work closely with the New Product Development team to support launch plans and timelines
As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for forecasting product demand for imported goods and translating this into accurate and timely import plans.
You will help ensure product availability while balancing inventory levels, long lead times, and international supply constraints.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align forecasts with import schedules and commercial objectives, supporting strong stock availability and efficient inventory performance across the UK network.
Key Accountabilities:
Collect, analyse, and maintain demand forecasts for imported goods
Monitor demand trends and identify inventory risks
Proactively highlight significant changes in demand and recommend appropriate actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support planning and decision-making
Identify potential stock risks and work with stakeholders to mitigate supply issues
Contribute to planning cycles, including regular review meetings and performance tracking
Process, analyse, and track forecasts received from partners and bottlers to ensure they reflect the latest demand information
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete finished goods risks, reporting and following up with relevant teams
Proactively identify and communicate demand changes to optimise finished goods and kit inventory levels across the network
Support the development and implementation of improved forecasting and demand planning systems
Work closely with the New Product Development team to support launch plans and timelines
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