Demand Planner

This role offers a great opportunity to work cross-functionally with our Commercial, Buying, and Planning teams to ensure we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time – keeping our shelves stocked and our customers happy. In this role, you will: Support our customer missions by ensuring maximum potential availability of our continuity lines, balancing customer demand with stock flow efficiency. Own unit-level demand forecasting and proactively manage inventory through RELEX, addressing exceptions (e.g., forecast errors, days of cover) to mitigate overstocks and stock outs. Collaborate across teams and drive promotional forecast meetings alongside Buyers, Planners, and Suppliers, optimising stock flow and resolving blockers. Analyse clearance proposals weekly and provide insights to Commercial Planners, ensuring the best commercial outcomes. Monitor seasonal impacts, adjusting forecasts based on long-range trends, weather patterns, and event shifts, and communicating exceptions clearly with stakeholders. Category Focus:In Art & Craft, you’ll be working with a fun and creative category where consumer trends, seasonal demand, and innovation play a big role. An understanding of product cycles – from back-to-school periods to Christmas creativity – will be a valuable asset in this role.In Apparel, you’ll be working in a dynamic, style-driven category where fashion cycles, promotional events, and trend-led demand shape planning decisions. An understanding of apparel ranges, seasonality, and customer behaviours will be key to success.