Location: United Kingdom (hybrid working 4/1 available)
Type: Full-time, permanent
We are partnering with a leading multi-channel business operating across both B2C and wholesale, supplying some of the world's most prominent retailers while also offering customers the ability to buy directly. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in strengthening their supply and planning capability and are now seeking an experienced Inventory & Demand Planner to play a critical role in improving stock performance and availability.
This is a highly commercial planning role focused on ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. The business is currently experiencing challenges around stock levels and availability, and this appointment will be instrumental in driving meaningful improvement through robust forecasting, structured planning and close collaboration with category teams.
The Role
You will take ownership of demand planning and inventory optimisation processes, working closely with category managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure planning decisions support both customer demand and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing accurate demand forecasts across multiple channels and product categories
Supporting and contributing to the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply and commercial priorities
Driving inventory optimisation to improve availability while managing stock investment effectively
Partnering closely with category managers to align forecasts, promotions and range plans
Analysing stock performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions
Maintaining and improving master data integrity to support reliable planning and reporting
Building and enhancing planning models and reporting tools, primarily using Excel
Supporting continuous improvement of planning processes, controls and decision-making frameworks
About You
You are a commercially minded planning professional who combines strong analytical capability with the confidence to challenge, influence and collaborate across the business. You are comfortable working with complex data and translating insights into practical, results-driven action.
You will bring:
Proven experience in demand planning, inventory planning or supply chain planning within a product-led environment
Strong technical Excel skills, with the ability to build models, analyse data and generate actionable insight
Experience working within or contributing to S&OP processes
A solid understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory optimisation principles
Experience managing or improving master data quality
Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly working alongside commercial or category teams
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on improving performance and availability
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a growing, commercially ambitious business where planning capability is a key strategic priority. You will have real ownership, strong visibility and the chance to make a measurable impact on stock performance and customer experience.
If you are an analytically strong, commercially focused planning professional ready to take on a high-impact role, we would love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year