Demand Planner

We are working with a highly successful and fast-growing UK retailer, recognised as one of the country's leading privately owned companies. With a strong national presence and ambitious expansion plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that truly values its people and invests in their future.

Due to continued growth and success, we are seeking a dynamic Demand Planner to join the team at their Head Office in Plymouth.

As a Demand Planner, you will play a key role in delivering accurate demand forecasts and driving effective stock replenishment. You'll manage forecasting outputs, ensure system accuracy, and provide valuable insights to support stock availability and promotional activity.

• Forecast product demand to ensure optimal stock availability
• Design and develop dashboards within RELEX to provide clear, actionable insights
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities, making informed recommendations
• Review and analyse demand patterns, including promotional activity
• Act as a super user for the AI Forecasting & Replenishment system, implementing and testing changes
• Identify discrepancies between forecast and actual sales, investigating root causes
• Manage and review ordering exceptions
• Create and maintain effective ordering schedules to support replenishment efficiency
• Review promotional allocations at store level, ensuring system accuracyCollaborate closely with Buying teams on product ranges, forecast exceptions, and upcoming activities

• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, or supply chain (retail or FMCG preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Experience with forecasting or replenishment systems is desirable
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI/analytics tools
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong commercial awareness with confident communication skills

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

• Position: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm
• Location: Plymouth, Devon

If you're a data-driven professional looking to take the next step in your career within a thriving and forward-thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.