Planning & Forecasting Manager | Supply Chain | Retail | National | £60k
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About the Role
Were looking for a detail-driven Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting Specialist to help ensure our products are always in the right place, at the right time. Youll play a key role in aligning demand planning across our retail and online channels-making sure were ready for everything from everyday sales to big promotional events.
Working closely with teams across Buying, Marketing, Imports, Logistics, and Warehousing, youll help forecast demand, avoid stockouts or overstocks, and make sure our supply chain runs like clockwork.
What Youll Do
Lead forecasting & planning cycles using sales trends, promotions, market data, and upcoming events.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Marketing, Retail, Logistics, and Inventory to keep everyone aligned.
Support product launches and key events by ensuring accurate stock levels and smooth delivery.
Monitor and adjust forecasts regularly to reflect seasonal changes, promotions, and customer demand.
Run planning meetings to share updates, align goals, and solve challenges as a team.
Spot potential disruptions in the supply chain and proactively address them.
Track forecast performance and continuously improve our processes and tools.
Deliver clear reports and insights for leadership to help guide strategic decisions.
What Youll Bring
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
Experience in inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain-ideally in retail.
Strong analytical skills-youre confident working with data and making it meaningful.
Proficiency in planning tools and WM systems (Excel, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Excellent communication skills-youre collaborative and great at keeping everyone on the same page.
Strong organizational and project management skills-you can juggle multiple priorities and stay on track.
Detail-oriented mindset-you care about accuracy and consistency.
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