Procurement Planning Specialist

4 weeks ago


Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom fish4.co - Jobboard Full time
Job Opportunity: Demand Forecasting Analyst

Alexander Steele Recruitment is partnering with a leading apparel business to find a skilled Demand Forecasting Analyst to join their team.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and generating SKU forecasts, creating purchase order requirements using standardized methodology and Excel format. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain customer demand forecasts at agreed frequency
  • Maintain a rolling 18-month customer unconstrained demand & stock forecast
  • Maintain agreed level of buffer stockholding to cope with variability in customer demand patterns and any supply chain slippage
  • Model initial stock holding requirements for a new range, wearer trial or rollouts
  • Supply KPI data and/or reporting as required to help support the management and commercial agreements of the customers
  • Determine shipment modes, balancing the need to maximise product availability, within the constraints of the commercial agreement and the objective of maximising container utilisation
Requirements
  • A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
  • Demand Planning and Forecasting experience
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with experience using V lookups, creating basic formula and graphs, and formatting
  • Ability to decipher and explain numerical data/graphs and trends, pulling out the relevant information for the audience
  • Fundamental understanding of dependencies around forecasting as well as good knowledge and experience of demand forecasting, MRP, MPS processes and systems
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels
About Us

Alexander Steele Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the placement of skilled professionals in the apparel industry. We are committed to providing exceptional service and support to our clients and candidates.



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