Demand Planner - Maternity Cover

We are seeking a skilled Demand Planner to join our team for a Maternity Cover position. As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate forecasting models to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand. Your key duties will include analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts to create demand plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate demand requirements, and implementing strategies to improve forecast accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in demand planning or related field. Prior experience with forecasting tools and supply chain management is preferred. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, offering the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the business. Apply now to be part of our team!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts to support inventory planning and production scheduling.
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to accurately predict future demand patterns.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather insights and inputs for demand forecasting.
• Monitor inventory levels and sales performance to identify potential risks or opportunities to adjust demand plans.
• Drive cross-functional communication to ensure alignment on demand projections and inventory optimization strategies.
• Continuously improve forecasting accuracy by incorporating new data sources and refining forecasting models.
• Lead regular demand planning meetings to review forecast accuracy, update assumptions, and adjust plans as needed.
• Work closely with suppliers to communicate demand requirements and coordinate order replenishment schedules.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to demand forecasting, inventory management, and customer service levels.
• Stay current on industry best practices and technology solutions to enhance demand planning processes and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand planning or related field.
• Proficiency in using demand planning software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.