Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading apparel business that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Forecasting Analyst to manage and generate SKU forecasts and create purchase order requirements using standardised methodology and Excel format. On Offer: * £30 000 to £35 000 Benefits * 25 leave days 8 bank holidays * Hybrid remote working options (3 days in the office) * Flexi-work options Key responsibilities include: * Establish and maintain customer demand forecasts at agreed frequency * Maintain a rolling 18-month customer unconstrained demand & stock forecast * Maintain agreed level of buffer stockholding to cope with variability in customer demand patterns and any supply chain slippage. * Model initial stock holding requirements for a new range, wearer trial or rollouts * Supply KPI data and or reporting as required to help support the management and commercial agreements of the customers. * Determine shipment modes, balancing the need to maximise product availability, within the constraints of the commercial agreement and the objective of maximising container utilisation Experience and skills required * A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous * Demand Planning and Forecasting experience * Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with experience using V lookups, creating basic formula and graphs and formatting. * Ability to decipher and explain numerical data / graphs and trends, pulling out the relevant information for the audience. * Fundamental understanding of dependencies around forecasting as well as good knowledge and experience of demand forecasting, MRP, MPS processes and systems * Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels