Demand Planning Analyst

Location Exeter
Job type: Permanent: Full Time
Salary: c£22,000
Contact name: Toni Kemble

Contact email: careers@sarahwest.co.uk
Job ref: VR/21
Published: over 2 years ago

​We’re looking for someone to join a Demand Planning team within a highly successful company, who have a huge range of products that are highly recommended and sold all around the world. In this role, you'll ensure the optimum balance of demand and supply of the products through the analysis of data to support their proactive planning. ​

You might be a recent Maths, Data, Science or IT graduate or you may have prior experience working in a Data Analysis role, it doesn't matter, the most important thing is that you’re full of enthusiasm, have Advanced Excel skills and love working with data! ​

An overview of the key responsibilities as a Demand Planning Analyst:

  • Reviewing the movement of all products and assisting with formulating an ongoing demand plan

  • Delivering business process change and improvements using SQL code

  • Working collaboratively with sales and product teams to agree sales forecasts

  • Validating and entering the sales forecast into the company's planning tool

  • Proactively correcting any forecast errors and reviewing planning parameters

  • Analysing and cleansing data and creating reports as required ​

The skills and experience we’re looking for:

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills

  • Database experience including MS Excel or Access

  • SQL experience would be very beneficial, but the company are willing to train for the right candidate

  • Experience of data analysis in a working environment would be great, but not a must-have

  • Someone who works methodically with a structured approach to work, with excellent attention to detail ​

You’ll be working standard office hours, and you’ll be joining a solid, friendly and hard-working team. The company also offer a generous benefits package including 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, private medical insurance, enhanced pension contribution scheme and onsite parking. There’s also an annual bonus dependent on company’s performance. ​

If you’re interested in finding out more, get in touch with Josh for an informal chat on 01392 873813.