Demand Planner

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join our Sales & Operational Planning team as a **Demand Planner**; based on average 2 days a week at our Support Centre in Worksop and then remotely the rest of the week.

As our **Demand Planner **you’ll be responsible for the accurate data input, purchase order raising, allocations and SAP replenishment parameter maintenance in order to achieve the optimum stock movement performance from Vendor to DC and store.

Taking huge pride in what you do, your role will involve the placement and management of purchase orders across all vendors. You’ll be accountable for the execution of SAP master data maintenance enabling the accurate end to end replenishment from vendor to distribution centre and store. Along with;
- Responsible for ensuring the forecast and replenishment workbenches are cleared daily enabling a smooth execution for replenishment.
- Ensuring the replenishment cycles as well as the planning calendars within SAP are accurate enabling a smooth stock flow the distribution centres.
- Working cross functionally with the Trading team along with other stakeholders to deliver a right first-time solution for retail and identify any cost saving opportunities.
- Support the timely execution of all new ranges and promotions in the category area.
- Support the category Merchandiser on ensuring we maximise availability ensuring this is within budgeted stock targets.
- Accountable for root cause analysis for distribution and store specific availability challenges.
- Accountable for disaster recovery protocols for any system outages including manual creation of vendor purchase orders and store stock orders.

For this role we need someone who has at least 1 years’ experience in a Demand Planner role, with the knowledge and understanding of Microsoft programmes along with strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse data. Experience with stakeholder management along with the ability to influence others for problem solving and solutions. Someone with excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

We know it’s not just about the role, but how we can reward you too, so with this role comes a competitive salary, a brilliant rewards scheme, 33 days holiday entitlement (inc. Bank Holidays), and a great pension scheme. We also offer an exceptional array of apprenticeships, wilko PERKS flexible benefits, holiday homes, and most importantly, 20% team member and family discount in store and online.