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Demand Planner

Ref: AS7224807

London, UK

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Retail Forecasting
  • Inventory Optimisation
  • Stock Accuracy Improvement

About the candidate

This candidate is a results-focused demand planning professional with a strong background across retail, sportswear and outdoor apparel. They bring solid experience in sales forecasting, inventory management and stock optimisation, using sales data and market insight to shape accurate plans and support product performance.

They are confident working closely with merchandising, commercial and sales teams, and are comfortable operating in fast-moving environments where customer demand and market conditions can shift quickly. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are now looking for a permanent opportunity where they can make a positive impact on forecasting accuracy, stock availability and wider supply chain performance.

What makes them great?

  • Improved Order Fulfilment: Helped achieve a 15% increase in order fulfilment rates by supporting more accurate demand planning and stock level alignment.
  • Boosted Stock Accuracy: Played a key role in the rollout of a new inventory management system that improved stock accuracy by 20% and helped reduce excess inventory.
  • Commercially Minded: Uses reporting and sales trend analysis to highlight efficiencies, improve order accuracy and support better customer outcomes.

Areas of expertise

  • Demand Forecasting: Experienced in building pre-season forecasts using sales data, trend analysis and market insight to support availability and product planning.
  • Inventory Management: Skilled in reviewing stock performance, improving stock accuracy and supporting allocation decisions to reduce excess inventory.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with merchandising, commercial and sales teams to align stock levels with customer demand and business goals.