Retail Demand Planning & Forecasting Analyst
Posted 19 hours 17 minutes ago by Strive Supply Chain LLP
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 huge 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- 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.
- 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.
- Hybrid working (minimum 3 office days)
- Pension
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Progression within a rapidly growing business
This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.