Demand Planner - Paddington, United Kingdom - Aston Carter

Description

Our client, one of the Big5 tech companies are looking for a demand planner to develop product demand forecasts and manage item life cycle and inventory controls to ensure revenue and profit goals.

Demonstrated by achieving an In-Stock Percentage of 99.0%, maintaining lean inventory stocking practices, and manage promotional periods to achieve budget.

Work Type:
Hybrid

Location:

Paddington, W2 6BDPrimary responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain the 6 month rolling forecasts for product category. This forecast will be developed at a SKU level and revised/analyzed weekly.

Managing forward selling system tools by ensuring out of stock SKUs are made available to order based upon committed future inbounds during all stages of product lifecycle.

Ensuring product transitions are managed effectively by highlighting any major risks on N-1 products (end of life) as well as ensuring all new launch products are planned and forecasted as required.

Determine initial purchase quantity, and rebuy quantities, for all SKUs to enable us to achieve/exceed our financial revenue goals

Ensure purchase plan aligns with our inventory management goals (turns, weeks of supply) while staying within agreed inventory parameters

Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to reflect impact of promotions, pricing changes, seasonality, new Store business models/partnerships, and other factors to develop continually improving future forecasts.

Partner closely with category managers and Online Store Leads to ensure forecast and buy plan reflect future promotions

Develop financial forecasts by category/sub-category/area to support quarterly financial forecasting rhythm and annual budget process.

Identifying sales opportunities from excess stock to both category managers and online store leads.

Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach.

Develop and track key forecasting KPI's, such as forecast and mix accuracy, on a monthly basis.

Track customer returns rates by product. Partner with the category manager to ensure our returns allowances are reasonable and are effectively being maximized.

Partner closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure 99.0% In Stock Percentage metric at a SKU/outlet level and monitoring this using the tools available.

Establish and utilize best practices (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts

Make recommended adjustments to forecast based on changes in demand and market trends.

Track forecast accuracy performance on weekly basis and drive continual improvement where possible.


RELATED COMPETENCIES

Analytical Problem Solving – identifying patterns of causal relationships, breaking down problems into simple terms, and systematic in the approach to solving simple and complex problems, always staying focused on solving real-world problems and/or advancing the state of the art.

Cross-Boundary Collaboration – effectively working with individuals and organizations outside of one's immediate work area or span of control.
Building Customer and Partner Relationships – the ability to develop solid, long-term relationships with customers, partners, and clients.

Demonstrating a deep understanding of the customer/partner/client's business and organization to establish mutually beneficial relationships that are based on trust.

Global Process Management – the ability to engage in and manage global processes to achieve a high level of efficiency and effectiveness with the end customer in mind.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management or related area
A minimum of 2 years demand planning or supply chain experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

Strong analytical capabilities
Strong knowledge of demand planning process within a Retail environment
Previous experience working directly with vendors, merchants, and supply chain organizations
Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
Good communication and Team building skills
Highly detail oriented
Effective in a fast paced, changing environment

Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilitiesSKILLS:
Planner
Forecasting
merchandising
supply chain
planning
retail
consumer product knowledge


Job Title:
Demand Planner


Location:
Paddington, UK


Rate/Salary:
GBP Daily


Job Type:
Contract

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