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. For further information on this opportunity, please get in touch with Tinashe Muvaki on tinashe.muvaki@alexandersteele.com or call 0131 573 0791