<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong data-start="338" data-end="356">Planning &amp; Forecasting Manager | Supply Chain | Retail | National | £60k</strong></p><h3 data-start="334" data-end="356"><strong data-start="338" data-end="356">About the Role</strong></h3><p data-start="358" data-end="695">We're looking for a detail-driven <strong data-start="392" data-end="442">Supply Chain Planning &amp; Forecasting Specialist</strong> to help ensure our products are always in the right place, at the right time. You'll play a key role in aligning demand planning across our retail and online channels-making sure we're ready for everything from everyday sales to big promotional events.</p><p data-start="697" data-end="898">Working closely with teams across Buying, Marketing, Imports, Logistics, and Warehousing, you'll help forecast demand, avoid stockouts or overstocks, and make sure our supply chain runs like clockwork.</p><h3 data-start="905" data-end="927"><strong data-start="909" data-end="927">What You'll Do</strong></h3><ul data-start="929" data-end="1716"><li data-start="929" data-end="1035"><p data-start="931" data-end="1035"><strong data-start="931" data-end="969">Lead forecasting &amp; planning cycles</strong> using sales trends, promotions, market data, and upcoming events.</p></li><li data-start="1036" data-end="1160"><p data-start="1038" data-end="1160"><strong data-start="1038" data-end="1072">Collaborate cross-functionally</strong> with teams across Marketing, Retail, Logistics, and Inventory to keep everyone aligned.</p></li><li data-start="1161" data-end="1261"><p data-start="1163" data-end="1261"><strong data-start="1163" data-end="1206">Support product launches and key events</strong> by ensuring accurate stock levels and smooth delivery.</p></li><li data-start="1262" data-end="1368"><p data-start="1264" data-end="1368"><strong data-start="1264" data-end="1296">Monitor and adjust forecasts</strong> regularly to reflect seasonal changes, promotions, and customer demand.</p></li><li data-start="1369" data-end="1459"><p data-start="1371" data-end="1459"><strong data-start="1371" data-end="1396">Run planning meetings</strong> to share updates, align goals, and solve challenges as a team.</p></li><li data-start="1460" data-end="1542"><p data-start="1462" data-end="1542"><strong data-start="1462" data-end="1492">Spot potential disruptions</strong> in the supply chain and proactively address them.</p></li><li data-start="1543" data-end="1625"><p data-start="1545" data-end="1625"><strong data-start="1545" data-end="1575">Track forecast performance</strong> and continuously improve our processes and tools.</p></li><li data-start="1626" data-end="1716"><p data-start="1628" data-end="1716"><strong data-start="1628" data-end="1666">Deliver clear reports and insights</strong> for leadership to help guide strategic decisions.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1723" data-end="1748"><strong data-start="1727" data-end="1748">What You'll Bring</strong></h3><ul data-start="1750" data-end="2363"><li data-start="1750" data-end="1827"><p data-start="1752" data-end="1827">Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.</p></li><li data-start="1828" data-end="1920"><p data-start="1830" data-end="1920">Experience in inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain-ideally in retail.</p></li><li data-start="1921" data-end="2008"><p data-start="1923" data-end="2008">Strong analytical skills-you're confident working with data and making it meaningful.</p></li><li data-start="2009" data-end="2086"><p data-start="2011" data-end="2086">Proficiency in planning tools and WM systems (Excel, SAP, Oracle, or similar).</p></li><li data-start="2087" data-end="2188"><p data-start="2089" data-end="2188">Excellent communication skills-you're collaborative and great at keeping everyone on the same page.</p></li><li data-start="2189" data-end="2296"><p data-start="2191" data-end="2296">Strong organizational and project management skills-you can juggle multiple priorities and stay on track.</p></li><li data-start="2297" data-end="2363"><p data-start="2299" data-end="2363">Detail-oriented mindset-you care about accuracy and consistency.</p><p data-start="2299" data-end="2363"><strong>BBBH: 34039 </strong></p></li></ul></dd>