This is a superb role within the Business Development function of Cadbury Gifts Direct, the DTC market leader in Chocolate Gifting.

Since our launch in 2001, Cadbury Gifts Direct has become a leader in DTC chocolate gifting in the UK. We sell a wide selection of chocolate gifts and hampers to consumer and corperate customers. When it comes to special occasions, whatever the need, we’ve got it wrapped up

We are now looking to strengthen our existing team and are recruiting for a Demand Planner.

This is a crucial role in ensuring we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time to hit our availability KPIs. You would be responsible for replenishment, processing, and the delivery of stock for gift production and online sales, whilst continuing to drive new ways of working, and adapting new processes both internally and externally. The Analysis of data for key seasons and AYR potential, whilst ensuring the optimum level of sales are key measures for this role.

**Key responsibilities-**
- To have ownership of stock at sku/online level.
- To deliver store/sku forecast accuracy improvements that can influence and deliver significant YOY improvement
- To forecast future sales demand for all sales channels to capture seasonal events, promotional activity and markdown, to maximise online availability.
- To ensure gift stock build plans are achieved in agreed timeframes.
- To ensure on time delivery of new range or seasonal launches.
- To maintain systems with stock count data and provide Stock Take Reports.
- To report to the Inventory management analyst, to ensure on shelf availability is maintained to maximise sales.
- To be responsible for Internal & External OPO Management.
- To Liaise with suppliers & Stock Control to ensure on time order fulfilment.
- To manage external International bookings and its full documentation, which includes Customs Declarations of deliveries for third parties.
- You should have a good knowledge and experience of Supply Chain and Stock Management principles & processes.
- You should have good knowledge of Excel, Sage, and replenishment systems
- You must have excellent communications skills and display situational leadership.
- You will have experience in Supply Chain / Store Stock Management / Logistics / Operations.
- You should demonstrate high levels of drive and have a willingness to learn and adapt.
- You will require good levels of planning, organisational skills, and the ability to multitask
- Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment is advantageous, but not essential

**What Hemingways Offer-**
- Our Employees are happy in their work, and are rewarded with a generous Benefits package reflective of our award winning, and progressive company, some of which are:

- Annual leave of 23 days, increasing at Service milestones plus statuary Bank Holidays.
- Contributory Pension & Complimentary Healthcare Cash plan scheme.
- On Site, fully funded Fitness classes held twice weekly.
- Regular employee engagement lunches & fundraising events.
- Generous Discounts on our branded products.
- Industry recognised, structured training plans, utilising internal and external field experts.