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Demand Planner

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and analytical Demand Planner to join a fast-growing, privately owned retail organisation with a strong national presence. With continued expansion and investment in people, this is a great time to join a business that places employees at the heart of its success.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts and supporting effective replenishment strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal stock availability while driving insights to support trading and promotional activity.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to ensure appropriate stock levels.

* Design and build dashboards within forecasting systems (e.g. RELEX) to provide clear, actionable insights.

* Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, making data-driven recommendations.

* Review and refine forecasts to reflect seasonal trends and promotional activity.

* Act as a super user of AI-driven forecasting and replenishment systems, managing updates, testing, and implementation of changes.

* Investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales, identifying root causes and improving model accuracy.

* Manage and resolve ordering exceptions.

* Create and maintain efficient ordering schedules to support stock availability.

* Review promotional allocations at store level, ensuring accuracy and alignment with plans.

* Collaborate closely with Buying and Stock teams on product ranges, forecast exceptions, and demand-impacting activities.

About You

* Previous experience in demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, or supply chain within retail or FMCG.

* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.

* Experience with forecasting or replenishment systems is advantageous.

* 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.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary

* Pension scheme

* Long service awards

* Employee discount

* Cycle to work scheme

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button.

By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service

Reference: 225385421

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Demand Planner

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and analytical Demand Planner to join a fast-growing, privately owned retail organisation with a strong national presence. With continued expansion and investment in people, this is a great time to join a business that places employees at the heart of its success.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts and supporting effective replenishment strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal stock availability while driving insights to support trading and promotional activity.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to ensure appropriate stock levels.

* Design and build dashboards within forecasting systems (e.g. RELEX) to provide clear, actionable insights.

* Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, making data-driven recommendations.

* Review and refine forecasts to reflect seasonal trends and promotional activity.

* Act as a super user of AI-driven forecasting and replenishment systems, managing updates, testing, and implementation of changes.

* Investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales, identifying root causes and improving model accuracy.

* Manage and resolve ordering exceptions.

* Create and maintain efficient ordering schedules to support stock availability.

* Review promotional allocations at store level, ensuring accuracy and alignment with plans.

* Collaborate closely with Buying and Stock teams on product ranges, forecast exceptions, and demand-impacting activities.

About You

* Previous experience in demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, or supply chain within retail or FMCG.

* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.

* Experience with forecasting or replenishment systems is advantageous.

* 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.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary

* Pension scheme

* Long service awards

* Employee discount

* Cycle to work scheme

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button.

By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service
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Reference: 225385421

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