About The Role
Are you ready to become a pivotal part of the UK’s leading health and safety experts, driving the success of our supply chain with your expertise? We are seeking a dynamic Demand & Supply Planner to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing a diverse range of products, forecasting approximately 2,500 SKUs sourced from around 20 vendors both in the UK and internationally. Your analytical skills will be essential in maintaining customer service levels and managing inventory.
Your daily tasks will include developing demand forecasts using Arco's advanced tools, collaborating with stakeholders on product introduction and phase-out, and aligning our supply chain with sales strategies to enhance supplier performance.
This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid working pattern, combining home and office work.
Key Responsibilities
* Utilize and maintain Arco forecast and supply tools to develop demand and supply plans for products, contributing to the overall Arco Supply and Demand plan.
* Create demand forecasts at detailed and aggregated levels for respective categories and customers.
* Ensure forecasts are based on statistical data, historical sales, and market insights for accuracy.
* Analyze sales trends, reconcile forecast variances, and refine models to improve accuracy.
* Coordinate with stakeholders on NPI forecasts, adjusting assumptions as needed for product lifecycle management.
* Optimize inventory to meet budget targets while maintaining customer service levels.
* Manage rolling supplier forecasts considering sales forecasts and supply capabilities.
* Perform risk assessments and scenario planning to resolve demand/supply imbalances.
* Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and operations teams to address imbalances.
* Work with suppliers to improve performance and service quality.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus up to 10% annual bonus
* 32 days holiday (pro-rata), with options to purchase additional days
* Two paid community volunteering days annually
* Excellent pension and life assurance schemes
* Discounts via MyArco Perks
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to learning resources for personal and career development
* Long-service awards for dedicated employees
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and systems
* Understanding of inventory management and forecasting principles
* Experience working with large data sets
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Market awareness and commercial acumen
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Experience managing high-volume SKUs in a distribution environment
* Experience in multi-site operations and supporting B2B/B2C environments
* Knowledge of UK, European, and global supply chains
About Us
With a 140-year legacy, Arco is recognized as the UK's leading safety expert. As the only integrated safety products and services provider, we boast a broad portfolio of clients and a reputation for expertise and practical knowledge. We are undergoing a transformation to enhance profitability and sustainability, offering opportunities to influence our growth and future direction. Our core behaviors—Care, Collaborate, Perform, Deliver—are central to our culture. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us to be part of a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team.
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