Demand Planner / Materials Planner /Inventory Planner
Job Status: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Office based role Monday to Friday with Hybrid working once trained. Min 3-4 days in office each week after training.
£35000-£40000 salary
We are seeking an ambitious and analytical Demand Planner /Inventory Planner / Stock planner / Goods Planner / Materials Planner for a broad logistics/distribution/supply chain related role role with this leading European business. The role is to join a growing EMEA logistics and supply chain team however the role will be more akin to a Logistics Operations role. This is a key operational role, ideal for someone who is looking to develop /progress their logistics career across a wide skill set covering demand planning, materials handling, materials planning, logistics operations, European high volume distribution, Demand planning, Customer support/Service and e-commerce.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient supply, storage, movement of goods, supporting customer order fulfilment, and driving continuous improvement across planning (demand planning / Materials planning) and logistics processes.
Key Responsibilities
Demand & Supply Planning
* Maintain accurate forecasts across key categories, collaborating with sales and account teams to validate pipelines.
* Monitor seasonal demand patterns and new client onboarding to ensure forward-looking materials availability.
* Analyse and respond to exception reports such as forecast errors and inventory constraints.
Logistics & Distribution Operations
* Coordinate inbound logistics with freight providers and 3PL partners to optimize delivery timelines and cost.
* Prioritize inbound shipments to align with customer demand and reduce storage costs at port.
* Support logistics execution and ensure clear visibility of inbound stock via ERP.
Stock & Inventory Management
* Develop stock plans to support client demand, seasonal peaks, and promotional activities.
* Manage purchase orders from creation through to goods receipt, ensuring accurate ERP system updates.
* Monitor inventory health including slow movers, shortages, and obsolescence risks.
Systems & Data Analysis
* Use Excel and data tools to conduct supply chain performance analysis (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis).
Requirements
* Experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations
* Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) and PowerPoint presentation skills.
* Data analysis or Data Insight skills to support customer success/support, reporting, inventory/demand and materials planning aspects of this role.
* Exposure to materials planning / demand planning / inventory control, including forecasting and order execution.
* Great communicator