Demand Planner - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Bestway Retail

Bestway Retail

Verified Company

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

_We are looking for a Demand planner to join our Demand planning team based in Stoke-on-Trent, to ensure the availability of specific categories within budgeted stock levels_.
Our Retail business is headquartered from Crewe and is the UK's largest off licence operator with a growing convenience offer under our fascias of Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, Select Convenience and Central Convenience - all with over 600 stores nationwide

Your main responsibilities

Check demand that is generated from stores to ensure it can be fulfilled whilst controlling stock to prevent overstocking
Monitor promotions and take actions to rectify changes in demand
Keep business risk lines (discontinuations/slow movers) to a minimum and take actions to keep stock levels to a minimum
Monitor the launch of new products into the business to ensure they are on time and stock levels are appropriate for go live
Accountable for costeffective purchasing measures such as lead time, order parameters, volume and delivery method
Plan and communicate seasonal trends in volume to ensure great availability.
Work closely with the Distribution Centre to ensure any daytoday supplier issues are dealt with
Develop genuine and sustainable partnerships with the relevant suppliers
Lead initiatives that will benefit our business in terms of improving leadtimes on new and repeat orders
Influence production programs with key suppliers on key products to ensure smooth stock flow in line with planned intake phasing
Attend monthly/quarterly meetings with strategic suppliers

About You

Previous experience within a retail environment or commercially aware would be preferred
Previous experience of working in a Demand Planning function
Ability to work in a teamoriented, collaborative environment
Confident, driven and enthusiasm to learn and develop your skillset
Highly selfmotivated with excellent communication and people skills
Strong organisational skills
The ability to meet tight deadlines
Decision making ability and a sense of responsibility
Excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Programmes, Excel skills are essential
Ability to manage multiple priorities

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