Demand Planning Assistant

Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Demand Planner
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire (hybrid)
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a global apparel and footwear brand in the premium outdoor and lifestyle sector.
Our client is a leading brand, renowned for premium quality products, loved by consumers and athletes all over the world. We are leading the search for a driven and motivated individual, with strong experience in Merchandising and Forecasting, to join a collaborative Demand Planning team.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for efficient and timely intake of stock into business
SAP set up and management
Ensuring system accuracy for future PO dates
Proactively report and communicate product intake and delays into business
Liaise with 3PL to ensure efficient booking and receipting of stock
Support the Demand Planning managers to ensure all Footwear, Apparel/ Accessory purchase orders are placed with the US team in agreed timeframes.
Maintain forecasting documents as required
Create regular reporting to provide insight to the business.
Progress own development, maximising on the job training opportunities to understand beginning to end product process.
Push to own designated parts of product range.
Participate in calls and build relationships with appropriate US planning partners
Your Profile:
Strong use of Excel and Microsoft office (essential)
Use of SAP (desirable)
Experience manipulating large data sets
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Analytical and Presentation skills
Customer Service skills
Proven experience in Retail in similar environment
Experience in wholesale and e-commerce (desirable)
Experience in Footwear and Apparel (desirable)
Relevant degree preferred
If you're interested in this position, please get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.
☎Phone: 0151 209 2055
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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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