Job Description
Demand Planner
London Head Office
Hybrid Working
Job Purpose
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Merchandising team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work. The Demand Planner will plan sales profits and demand to maximise sales and minimise exit and overstocks. You will also complete range analysis to identify opportunities for sales / waste optimization and lead forecasting/ planning for new stores, initiatives and products.
What you’ll do
* Create and shape ongoing forecasts and challenge where appropriate.
* Prepare forecast data and stock buy details for key seasonal peaks for sign off meetings.
* Manage stock levels on continuing ranges.
* Work with buyers & key suppliers to ensure key lines always remain in stock
* Monitor promotional activities and highlight variances where they differ from the sales forecast to react to shortage or overstocks
* Continue supporting development of stock systems and forecasting methods to continually improve accuracy across the business.
* Manage sell through on delisted product
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