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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and analytical Demand Planner to join a fast-growing, privately owned retail organisation with a strong national presence. With continued expansion and investment in people, this is a great time to join a business that places employees at the heart of its success.The RoleYou will be responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts and supporting effective replenishment strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure optimal stock availability while driving insights to support trading and promotional activity.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to ensure appropriate stock levels.Design and build dashboards within forecasting systems (e.g. RELEX) to provide clear, actionable insights.Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, making data-driven recommendations.Review and refine forecasts to reflect seasonal trends and promotional activity.Act as a super user of AI-driven forecasting and replenishment systems, managing updates, testing, and implementation of changes.Investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales, identifying root causes and improving model accuracy.Manage and resolve ordering exceptions.Create and maintain efficient ordering schedules to support stock availability.Review promotional allocations at store level, ensuring accuracy and alignment with plans.Collaborate closely with Buying and Stock teams on product ranges, forecast exceptions, and demand-impacting activities.About YouPrevious experience in demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, or supply chain within retail or FMCG.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.Experience with forecasting or replenishment systems is advantageous.Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI/analytics tools.High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.Strong commercial awareness with confident communication skills.Whats on OfferCompetitive salaryPension schemeLong service awardsEmployee discountCycle to work schemeContract: Permanent, Full-timeIf you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the apply button.By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service.TPBN1_UKTJ

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Demand Planner to join their growing team at their Head Office in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and expanding organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring products are available when customers need them, while driving efficiency across the supply chain. If you're analytical, commercially minded, and enjoy working with data to influence business decisions, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The RoleAs a Demand Planner, you'll be responsible for forecasting customer demand, managing stock availability, and supporting replenishment activities. Working closely with Buying and Supply Chain teams, you'll use data insights to optimise inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and ensure the smooth flow of products throughout the business. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact on business performance. Key Responsibilities Forecast product demand to ensure optimum stock availability. Analyse sales trends and demand patterns to improve forecast accuracy. Review and monitor promotional activity, ensuring forecasts reflect expected demand. Identify and investigate significant variances between forecasted and actual sales. Manage ordering exceptions and investigate root causes. Place and authorise purchase orders, including system-generated orders. Create and maintain effective ordering schedules to support replenishment efficiency. Forecast and manage stock requirements for upcoming promotions and seasonal activity. Monitor key performance indicators, inbound deliveries and outbound projections. Collaborate closely with Buying teams regarding product ranges, forecast exceptions and activities that may influence demand. To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Previous experience within Demand Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment or Supply Chain. Experience working within a retail, wholesale or FMCG environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data. Advanced Excel skills and experience using forecasting, replenishment or business intelligence systems. Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across multiple departments. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. What's on Offer? Competitive salary Company pension scheme Employee discount Cycle to Work scheme Long service awards Opportunity to join a thriving and growing business Supportive and collaborative working environment Working Hours Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm Location Plymouth, Devon If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your forecasting and planning expertise can make a genuine business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please APPLY today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office