Our client based in Dursley are currently recruiting for Demand Planning Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who are focussed on continued growth by supporting customers with expert knowledge and top-notch customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical ability to quickly identify significant deviance to expected performance. Responsibilities: - Work closely with Commercial Account Managers to review forward forecast of demand for stock - Monitor daily orders and stock levels in third party warehouses to assess the stock requirements - Support planning and development of long-term baseline forecasts to manage future demand requirements - Identify and communicate potential supplier capacity issues - Place purchase orders with suppliers, track order confirmations and manage the purchase ledger checks - Ensure purchase ledger is up to date in case of supplier driven amendments and requests where necessary to stay in supply with customers - Book transport and track the transport in purchase ledger, understanding export and import customs requirement for each load and order - Ensure paperwork is received and checked at loading and handing over to the customs team - Support the Customs Team in ensuring that paperwork is compliant - Develop strong working relationships with both suppliers and hauliers to ensure that stock arrives on time to meet customer demand in a cost effective manner - Track sales performance vs forecast and flag any stock availability issues to account managers - Record and expedite non-conformance claims with hauliers and warehouse partners as required - Work with internal and external teams to plan stock for NPD and pack change projects - Maintain and manage stock planning sheets, including the management and consolidation of data into the planning sheets Candidate Attributes: - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to stay calm under pressure - Methodical and thorough approach to work - Strong communication skills Hours Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week early Friday finish Salary £35,000 depending on experience 5% pension, life assurance, study support and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays