Demand Planner

_*F&F Stores Ltd./Gettrend is a rapidly expanding E-commerce business. We offer a large selection of items for the whole family, ranging from toys, fashion, home accessories and beauty via popular E-commerce marketplaces and our own e-commerce website.*_Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required._*Our website: *_*Our LinkedIn: *_looking for a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to join our fast-paced eCommerce team. This role is critical in managing inventory levels, forecasting demand, and ensuring we fulfil customer needs efficiently on Amazon. You'll collaborate closely with Commercial and Marketing teams to align on campaign strategies, set promotional deals, and respond quickly to market shifts using data-driven insights.*Location: *Office-based, in Milton Keynes*Contract:* Full-time, Fixed-term, 6 months with the possibility of extension*Salary*: Up to £28,000*Key Responsibilities**1. Demand Forecasting & Trend Analysis** Develop accurate short- and mid-term forecasts for eCommerce SKUs based on historical sales, market trends, traffic data, and campaign calendars.* Continuously refine forecasts to respond to rapid changes in consumer behaviour, online trends, and promotional events (e.g., flash sales, influencer drops).*2. Inventory & Fulfilment Management** Ensure the right stock is available at the right time across all eCommerce channels (own site, marketplaces).* Monitor sell-through rates, stock cover, and coordinate replenishment to prevent stockouts or overstocking.* Work with fulfilment and logistics teams to align inventory with sales velocity and shipping SLAs.*3 Promotion & Campaign Planning** Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing teams to plan and forecast for campaigns, new launches, and seasonal events.* Model promotional uplift and evaluate past promo performance to improve planning accuracy.*4. Cross-functional Collaboration*·* Participate in weekly S&OP or trading meetings, providing forecast insights and inventory risk updates.* Align demand planning with marketing calendars, sales targets, and supply capabilities.*5. Data, Tools & Reporting*·* Use BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and analytics to track performance and build forecast models.·* Proactively identify optimisation opportunities in data flows, planning logic, and decision-making frameworks.*Qualifications** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.* 2–3 years’ experience in demand planning, inventory management, or digital merchandising, ideally within eCommerce or fast-moving consumer goods.* Strong command of data tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) and demand planning systems.* Familiarity with eCommerce platforms and analytics (e.g., Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, or similar) is a plus.*Key Competencies** Strategic thinker with strong analytical and logical skills.* Comfortable operating in a high-growth, high-speed eCommerce environment.* Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.* Agile mindset - able to pivot quickly based on new data or business needs.* Passion for data, digital commerce, and customer-centric planning.*Benefits:** Casual dress* On-site parking* Employee Assistance Programme* Bright Exchange* Regular social events including summer & end of year parties.* Spontaneous employee well-being treats* An Amazon Birthday voucher* Vouchers at Christmas to shop with F&F* Staff Purchases* NEST Pension* Private medical insurance with Vitality health with various benefits including discounts on a gym membershipJob Types: Full-time, TemporaryContract length: 6 monthsPay: Up to £28,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Canteen* Casual dress* Company events* Employee discount* Free parking* On-site parking* Private medical insuranceAbility to commute/relocate:* Milton Keynes MK1 1LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:* Demand Planning: 1 year (required)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: Demand Planner

Created: 2025-08-12