Demand Planner
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 discretionary bonus
Job Type: Permanent
About the role:
This is a hands-on, analytical role for a proactive individual who enjoys working with numbers and data. You’ll be managing forecasts, monitoring stock, and producing reports that drive key business decisions. The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to develop your skills, and a supportive team environment.
Demand Planner - Working hours & benefits:
1. 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
2. Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
3. 26 days annual leave Bank Holidays
4. Enhanced pension scheme
5. Private medical insurance
6. Discretionary bonus
Demand Planner - What you’ll do:
7. Support the monthly planning process, working closely with multiple teams to gather and analyse forecasts, inventory, and sales data
8. Monitor stock levels across warehouses, ensuring timely replenishment and identifying any issues
9. Analyse sales trends by product, channel, and region to produce actionable insights
10. Prepare KPI and management reports to support decision-making
11. Identify and report on slow-moving or excess stock, helping optimise inventory
12. Manage Salesforce administration and support SAP process improvements
13. Contribute to projects and process improvements within the planning function
14. Collaborate with colleagues to improve processes, share knowledge, and ensure accuracy across all planning activities
Demand Planner - What we’re looking for:
15. Relevant degree or equivalent experience
16. 2–3 years’ experience in demand planning, stock planning, or forecasting
17. Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts)
18. Experience with SAP or similar systems desirable
19. Analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
20. Effective use of planning, analytical, or conceptual techniques
21. Ability to apply technical data to support management decisions
22. Awareness of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
23. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
24. Innovative, flexible, and motivated to learn and take ownership
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