Description
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Demand Planner
Location: Crewe, Cheshire – Onsite
Salary: DOE
Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a love for data, and a knack for balancing supply with demand? As a Demand Planner at Likewize, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products are exactly where they need to be—on time, in stock, and ready to power the digital world.
Why Likewize?
Likewize is the premier global boutique for device protection and pre-owned solutions. From phones to smart home devices, we care for the tech that powers everyday life.
What You’ll Do
As a Demand Planner, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the right stock levels to support our key UK clients, ensuring demand and supply align with business goals. You'll plan, forecast, collaborate, and respond—delivering real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and forecast demand using planning tools and channel data
2. Recommend purchasing aligned with vendor lead times
3. Participate in weekly stock reviews to optimise inventory
4. Handle urgent stock requirements and fast-turnaround orders
5. Build strong relationships with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams
6. Monitor and resolve order delays using purchase order reports
7. Create insightful reports for senior management on planning KPIs and budget performance
8. Suggest improvements to systems/tools for better planning and profitability
9. Proactively manage inventory across our Distribution Centre to meet key metrics
10. Prevent over-ordering by aligning purchasing cycles with forecast cycles
11. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to mitigate stock risks
12. Maintain tools and systems for accuracy—especially for new launches or discontinuations
13. Share forecasts with stakeholders to support forward planning (Vendor CPFR)
14. Follow all data protection and information security guidelines
What You’ll Bring
15. Experience in purchasing, inventory management, replenishment, or planning
16. Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset
17. Great communicator with a proactive, solution-focused attitude
18. Ability to manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail
19. FMCG or fast-paced supply chain experience (desirable)
20. Understanding of the consumer tech or retail environment
21. Confident working cross-functionally with both internal teams and external partners
What do we offer?
At Likewize, we care about you and your progression. We offer:
22. A competitive salary and benefits package
23. A supportive and collaborative culture
24. A fun and dynamic work environment
25. A range of learning and development opportunities
26. Health Cash Plan, covering Dental, Optical, Prescriptions, Health & Wellbeing, Maternity Antenatal appointments & adoption
27. Access to a GP at any time, with prescriptions delivered to your home or work
28. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption
29. My Perks that have hundreds of offers available with exclusive discounts and cash back on purchases
30. A fully paid Employee Assistance Programme
31. Free onsite car parking
32. Holiday buy back scheme, the opportunity to buy up to five extra days of annual leave
33. Free onsite modern gym
34. Cycle 2 work scheme
Ready to take control of supply and shape the future of tech delivery? Apply now and be part of the team powering the digital world.
Interested in finding out more? Drop us a line at – we’d love to hear from you.
Ensure Fairness & Embrace Differences
We believe in fairness – so much so that Fair is one of our core values. To us, fair means being straight up and honest, and impartial and appropriate in our interactions; it means that we embrace diversity and are respectful and inclusive to everyone.
We know being diverse and inclusive goes beyond fairness. In fact, its fundamental to how we win. It takes all of us, with all our different points of view and experiences, to deliver for Likewize. Together we are committed to creating a work environment where differences are celebrated – and are essential to our success.
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure accessibility and equal opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, we’re here to help.