Junior Demand Planner CONTRACTOR
Location: Chertsey Hybrid
£136 Day Rate (Likely at least 12 months)
Our client is a globally recognised electronics brand who are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Demand Planner to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their supply chain career to develop expertise in forecasting, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will support the demand planning process by analysing trends, contributing to forecasts, and helping ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing and maintaining demand forecasts using historical data and market insights
Analyse sales trends, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy
Support the monthly demand planning cycle, including data preparation and reporting
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions
Monitor forecast performance, identify variances, and provide insights
Maintain accurate data within planning systems and ensure data integrity
Support inventory planning by identifying risks such as stock shortages or excess stock
Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders
Contribute to forward-looking sales planning and monthly estimation processes
Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field ideally
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas)
* Eagerness to learn and grow within a supply chain environment
Desirable
* Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
* Basic understanding of forecasting methods and inventory management