Demand & Supply Planner (Contract)
We're looking for a Demand & Supply Planner to support our monthly planning process, ensuring the right stock is available in the right place at the right time. Working closely with the wider Planning team, you'll help develop and maintain demand forecasts, analyse forecast accuracy, manage inventory levels, and support supply planning activities to meet customer demand while achieving supply chain objectives.
You'll collaborate across teams to optimise stock availability, support B2B and OEM order management, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our planning processes. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, end to end supply chain knowledge, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
Please note, this role is offered as an 18-month fixed-term contract.
#LI-CG1What You'll Do
Execute supply plans and raise purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory levels, support customer demand and achieve inventory targets
Monitor inventory health, exception reports and stock availability, proactively identifying risks and escalating potential supply issues so that forecasts can be adjusted if required
Maintain and communicate backorder and potential out-of-stock risks, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of inventory status and replenishment timelines
Review B2B orders and provide recommendations to maximise sales opportunities while protecting DTC inventory availability - collaborating with the regional Key Account Managers and Supply & Demand Planners to provide insights to improve forecast accuracy
Maintain accurate planning and master data across NetSuite and Logility, including product, supplier and planning parameters
Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to manage excess inventory, slow-moving products and end-of-life stock
Partner with suppliers to monitor production schedules and delivery timelines, ensuring planning systems remain accurate and logistics teams are informed of any delays or risks
Manage purchase order amendments and order tracking to ensure alignment across suppliers, logistics partners and internal stakeholders
Monitor supply chain and inventory performance metrics, providing insights and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the efficient flow of inventory from suppliers through to regional distribution centres so that customer demand can be fulfilled
Own and maintain inventory within our Corner Store, including stock organisation, replenishment and regular stocktakes
What You'll Bring
Proven experience working as a Demand and/or Supply Planner within a retail/wholesale environment, preferably with a global footprint
Knowledge of Quad Lock product range and customer base, or the ability to quickly build product knowledge
Analytically minded with good root cause analysis and decision-making skills
Solid base knowledge of demand forecasting and supply planning
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/G-Suite and experience using a Supply Chain Planning System & Enterprise Resourcing Planning system (Logility & NetSuite, advantageous)
Ability to write & analyse inventory reports in Logility and excel and share recommendations to stakeholders
Authentic team player with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
- Tertiary qualifications within business management, logistics, or a related field (preferred)
