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Demand Planner

Ref: AS4184873

Hull, England

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Forecast Accuracy Improvement
  • Inventory Optimisation
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

About the candidate

A seasoned demand planning professional with strong experience across retail distribution, consumer goods and e-commerce environments. They bring a practical, data-led approach to forecasting, stock availability and inventory optimisation, supporting large SKU portfolios and fast-moving product lines.

They are confident working closely with sales, supply chain, category, procurement, logistics and supplier stakeholders to improve planning accuracy, reduce stock issues and support better service delivery. Available for a permanent opportunity and able to start in 2 weeks.

What makes them great?

  • Improved Forecast Accuracy: Managed forecasting across more than 1,500 SKUs and helped improve forecast accuracy by around 20%, supporting stronger service levels.
  • Reduced Stockouts: Analysed sales data and market trends across multiple product lines, contributing to around a 15% reduction in stockouts.
  • Enhanced Inventory Processes: Supported the implementation of a new inventory tracking system, improving data accuracy and streamlining communication between logistics and sales teams.

Areas of expertise

  • Demand Forecasting: Experienced in building forecasts using historical sales trends, market intelligence and statistical data to improve planning accuracy.
  • Inventory Management: Skilled in stock replenishment, SKU management and improving inventory visibility across varied product portfolios.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with sales, procurement, category, logistics and supplier teams to align supply with customer demand.