VodafoneThree - Demand Planning Specialist - FTC
Location: Speechmark, London (Hybrid)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Work Pattern: Hybrid – work in office 2‑3 days per week, at least 8 days per month. Work with line manager to understand expectations.
What you’ll do
* Own and deliver accurate weekly SKU‑level sales forecasts for selected vendors and sales channels, using historical performance, market insight and commercial ambition.
* Turn complex data into clear, confident recommendations that shape demand plans and stock decisions.
* Understand customer behaviour, pricing dynamics and base activity to assess device performance and cross‑brand impact.
* Partner closely with Commercial, Trading, Supply Chain and vendor teams to align on BAU, NPI and promotional demand – calling out risks and opportunities early.
* Support the delivery of quarterly commercial deals, financial targets and forecasts, escalating risks at the right time.
* Present plans to senior leaders, clearly explaining the "why" behind the numbers and driving alignment at monthly and quarterly sign‑offs.
* Play an active role in S&OP discussions for your vendor portfolio.
* Lead or contribute to process improvements that make demand planning smarter, faster and more effective.
Who you are
* Proven experience in demand planning/forecast/analytics role.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ideally Power BI and demand planning systems.
* Strong stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
* Good knowledge of the S&OP process.
* Analytical mind‑set – manage large data sets and communicate business implications from complex data.
What we offer
Great pay and bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, paid time for charity work, personalised benefits, learning tools, and parental leave policies.
Need to Know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. If you require reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, please contact the accessibility section of our Careers website.
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