Demand Planner
Ref: AS1276543
London, UK
£60,000
- Permanent
- Fashion Retail Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Stock Optimisation
About the candidate
This candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical demand planning professional with a strong background in the fashion and apparel sector. They have experience managing seasonal order books, supporting wholesale accounts, forecasting sales and using large data sets to improve stock management decisions.
They bring a collaborative, positive and proactive approach, working closely with commercial, customer service and supply chain teams to keep demand and supply aligned. Available for a permanent role, they would be a strong fit for a fashion, retail or consumer goods business looking for someone confident with data, planning and cross-functional communication.
What makes them great?
- Commercially aware planner: Has developed seasonal option plans linked to finance targets, helping buying and commercial teams make more informed purchasing decisions.
- Strong cross-functional communicator: Works well with customer service, commercial and supply chain teams to resolve conflicts, share updates and keep planning activity on track.
- Insight-led and proactive: Has led end-of-season analysis to highlight trends and provide actionable recommendations for future buying strategies.
Areas of expertise
- Demand and supply planning: Experienced in managing seasonal order books, aligning purchasing needs and supporting stock availability across wholesale and retail channels.
- Forecasting and data analysis: Strong Excel user with the ability to analyse large data sets, identify trends and turn insight into practical planning decisions.
- Merchandise and inventory planning: Skilled in option planning, sales forecasting, inventory management and supporting margin and pricing discussions.