Demand Planner

Acting as a key link between sales and supply chain, this role focuses on analysing demand trends, optimising inventory levels, and driving better commercial decision-making across a complex product range. You'll work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to improve stock accuracy, reduce excess inventory, and ensure the business can respond quickly to changing market demands.

Client Details

Our client is a private equity-backed UK business operating within the electrical and home improvement sector, supplying a broad range of wiring and lighting products through established distributor and retail channels. With a strong market presence and a complex, high-volume product portfolio, the business is currently undergoing a period of transformation under new leadership, focused on improving operational performance, optimising inventory, and driving greater commercial alignment across the organisation.

Description

Develop accurate demand forecasts across a portfolio of ~3,000 SKUs using historical data, trends, and market insights
Continuously review and refine forecasting models to improve accuracy and responsiveness to market changes
Analyse demand patterns, seasonality, and product performance to inform forward planning decisions
Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations & Marketing to align forecasts with promotions, campaigns, and commercial activity
Monitor new product launches, adjusting forecasts based on early sales data and market feedback
Manage and optimise forecast inputs across long lead-time supply chains, particularly Asia-based manufacturing
Identify demand variability and risk, proactively recommending actions to mitigate stock imbalances
Provide clear forecasting insights and reporting to support data-driven decision-making at senior levelProfile

A successful Demand Planner should have:

Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis within a fast-paced, product-driven environment
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable decisions
Experience managing complex product portfolios, ideally with high SKU volumes and varying demand patterns
Commercially aware, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders and influence decisions across sales and supply chain functions
Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups) and experience with data visualisation or planning tools
Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships across multiple teams
Experience working with long lead-time supply chains (ideally Asia-based manufacturing) and understanding the impact on forecasting and stock controlJob Offer

Competitive salary package of £45,000-£55,000 plus performance-related bonus
Hybrid working environment with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
Opportunity to join a business undergoing transformation, with strong visibility and impact from day one
Work closely with senior leadership, including direct exposure to the CEO and Head of Supply Chain
Broad, commercially focused role with real ownership across inventory strategy and decision-making
Benefits package including life assurance, pension (5% employee / 4% employer), and 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking and a collaborative, team-oriented working environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Demand Planner to join a well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector. If you're based in or near South Bedfordshire and looking for your next challenge, apply today