Graduate Analyst (Demand Planner) - Hertfordshire Area

Job Description Candidates within 10 miles of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire preferred.About usAerospheres, a Krayden Company, is a trusted aerospace material supplier, providing the aviation industry with innovative solutions and exceptional, responsive service for over 30 years.Since 1990, Aerospheres has been a reliable aerospace material distributor in the UK, supplying the commercial airline and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) sectors with a complete range of high-quality materials. Today, more than 800 airlines and maintenance facilities worldwide depend on our robust logistics network and our ability to source and deliver even the most hard-to-find materials - often with same-day or next-day turnaround.Job Overview We are seeking a recent, or soon to be, Graduate for a permanent role where full training will be given.The Demand Planning function is responsible for the creation of a sales demand forecast and overseeing the optimisation of inventory against a demand/supply forecast plan. The plan should be actively managed together with material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure a high level of fulfilment and availability. The Graduate will work in specific software systems and with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, enhance forecast accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policies. They will provide insight into demand and supply patterns and their contribution to company profitability.Key Responsibilities Run the Forecasting process with inputs from all relevant stakeholders to ensure data is accurate and assumptions agreedRefresh the Forecast on an agreed cadenceRun the MRP process to identify stock replenishment needs and address stock shortages Maintain and update MRP parameters, including supplier lead times, sales forecasts, minimum stock limits, and preferred suppliersSupport the team in preparing and raising purchase orders for stock replenishment based on MRP outputs. Oversee validation and approval of purchase orders to ensure accuracy and complianceEnsure stocking levels are maintained at optimal minimum and maximum levels to support business needs and customer order fulfilmentMaintain and manage accurate master data within procurement systems to ensure reliable MRP outputs and reportingLeverage and manage dashboard tools such as Power BI to provide actionable insights for procurement and inventory managementTroubleshoot data discrepancies and ensure alignment between operational data and reporting metricsPresent actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders using data visualizations and performance dashboardsEnsure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during all procurement activitiesWork closely with the procurement team to identify opportunities for process improvements, leadtime insights, and business enhancementsEngage with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive operational efficiencyFacilitate cross-functional meetings to address supply chain risks, resolve bottlenecks, and drive process improvementsTrain and mentor junior procurement staff on MRP systems, data analysis tools, and best practices.Competencies and Key Skills Strong skills in Maths and/or StatisticsUnderstanding of Financial factorsCommercial curiosityAny previous exposure to integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems would be advantageousAny prior experience in material planning would be advantageousAny prior experience in PowerBI or similar data analysis and reporting applications would be advantageousAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.Effective time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and achieve set targetsEffective communication with various stakeholders, including senior management, suppliers, and junior staffWillingness to research and implement advanced forecasting techniques and stay up to date with best practicesKeen focus on accuracy and detail in all aspects of procurement and data managementAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple prioritiesQualifications and Experience LevelsA bachelors degree in Maths/Statistics, Supply Chain management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent qualifications will be consideredAny experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain analytics would be advantageousComputer literacy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and any experience with Power BI, SQL, Python and AI tools for data analysis is advantageous.TrainingThe successful candidate will be offered full training on the company systems and any application that is required to perform the role. Additional industry subject matter training such as Inventory Modelling will also be offered. Any additional qualification considered useful to the role will be considered and supported.

Created: 2026-04-29