RETAIL DEMAND & FORECASTING ANALYST

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Retail Demand Planning & Forecasting Analyst

£40,000 - £45,000 + Bens + Benefits

Stevenage – Hybrid role [3/2 split]

Client Summary:

Our E-comm based client is a fast-growing, design-led brand looking to strengthen its Supply Chain function with a commercially focused Planning Analyst.

Working at the centre of a small, dynamic team you will be joining them at the start of a huge period of expansion in the UK following hue success abroad.

The current supply chain set up, in simple terms is China based manufacturing, E-comm based sales mostly done in the USA supplied via a national 3PL who do all warehouse stock holding & doorstep deliveries.

Role Summary:

There is much to delve into, fix & resolve! The successful candidate will own stock planning, forecasting and inventory performance across a high-SKU product range, working closely with Buying, Operations, Design and Finance to ensure product availability while optimising stock investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own stock management across high-SKU categories.
• A strong analytical thinker & problem solver
• Manage WSSI/trade plans and review weekly sales, intake and margin performance.
• Forecast demand and continually reforecast based on trading activity.
• Manage stock flow, availability and inventory risk.
• Analyse sales, margin, sell-through and stock turn performance.
• Lead/contribute to weekly trade meetings with commercial recommendations.
• Work closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in Demand Planning, Stock Planning, Category Management or a strong Assistant Merchandiser ready to step up.
• Experience within fast-paced, high-SKU environments.
• Strong forecasting, WSSI and inventory planning experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (Power BI desirable).
• Highly commercial with strong analytical ability.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (minimum 3 office days)
• 10% Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Free parking
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Progression within a rapidly growing business

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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