Demand & Forecasting Analyst

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across supply chain, production, warehouse & transport operations.Retail Demand Planning & Forecasting Analyst£40,000 - £45,000 + Bens + BenefitsStevenage Hybrid role [3/2 split]Client Summary:Our E-comm based client is a fast-growing, design-led brand looking to strengthen its Supply Chain function with a commercially focused Planning Analyst.Working at the centre of a small, dynamic team you will be joining them at the start of a huge period of expansion in the UK following hue success abroad.The current supply chain set up, in simple terms is China based manufacturing, E-comm based sales mostly done in the USA supplied via a national 3PL who do all warehouse stock holding & doorstep deliveries.Role Summary:There is much to delve into, fix & resolve! The successful candidate will own stock planning, forecasting and inventory performance across a high-SKU product range, working closely with Buying, Operations, Design and Finance to ensure product availability while optimising stock investment.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn stock management across high-SKU categories.A strong analytical thinker & problem solverManage WSSI/trade plans and review weekly sales, intake and margin performance.Forecast demand and continually reforecast based on trading activity.Manage stock flow, availability and inventory risk.Analyse sales, margin, sell-through and stock turn performance.Lead/contribute to weekly trade meetings with commercial recommendations.Work closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance.Candidate ProfileExperience in Demand Planning, Stock Planning, Category Management or a strong Assistant Merchandiser ready to step up.Experience within fast-paced, high-SKU environments.Strong forecasting, WSSI and inventory planning experience.Advanced Excel skills (Power BI desirable).Highly commercial with strong analytical ability.BenefitsHybrid working (minimum 3 office days)10% Bonus schemePensionFree parkingEmployee discountsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeProgression within a rapidly growing businessThis is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application.Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive . co . uk.TPBN1_UKTJ