Demand Planner

1 week ago


Bolton, United Kingdom ao.com Full time

**About The Role**:
An opportunity has arisen during these fast paced and interesting times in retail for a German Speaking Demand Planner to join our growing Supply Chain team. You will play a key role in being a part of the AO Supply Chain journey as we achieve our strategy of going from good to great to awesome.

You will manage a category in our White Goods business whilst building and maintaining internal and external relationships that increases our availability and ultimately enhances our customer’s journey. You will develop & progress your skills with our internal systems, develop your knowledge of Supply Chain and will have the opportunity for progression in a fast paced and fun working environment.

**Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing**:

- Forecasting - Working collaboratively with the buyer to forecast the rangeSupplier Collaboration Meetings -- Meetings with our suppliers to agree on forecast and intake plans
- Build and maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders
- Managing range change - Ensuring a smooth transition between old and new range
- Achieving KPI targets; Forecast Accuracy, Availability and Excess Stock
- Promotional Planning
- Weekly Updates from your category to senior management
- Data Maintenance in Relex (Forecasting & Replenishment System)

**A Few Things About You**:

- Ability to speak German at a conversational level
- Experience of working in a similar role

**A Bit About Us**:
At AO, we want to make sure our customers are happy. When they have a smile on their face, we know we’ve done a good job. It’s at the heart of everything we do, and it’s why our logo is always smiling.

When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).

We’re passionate, relentless and full of beans, determined to make a difference and change the world for the better. From massive changes to tiny tweaks - making a difference is what keeps us driven.It started at a pub in Bolton with a £1 bet and a belief that things could be done better

**Why Choose AO?**:
Our people are our superpower, and that’s no accident. We’re looking for everyday heroes who want to learn and help other people achieve. Those glass-half-full-types who have an appetite for a better tomorrow.

With AO, the sky’s the limit. We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself and always drive your career forward.We keep things simple. We say things like "treat every customer like they’re your gran" and "make decisions your mum would be proud of" because we’re personal and act with integrity - every day in every action.

**Our Benefits**:
We’ve designed our benefits to cover everything from big moments to little helps. As well all as the essentials, like pensions and holidays, we’ve got our own "AO Perks" to help you with the little things that matter.

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.
- 25 days holiday (Excluding Bank Holidays)
- At least 5% contribution pension scheme*- Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24hr employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership.


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