Demand Forecasting Analyst

Demand Forecasting Analyst Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading apparel business that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Forecasting Analyst to manage and generate SKU forecasts and create purchase order requirements using standardised methodology and Excel format. On Offer: • £30 000 to £35 000 + Benefits • 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays • Hybrid remote working options (3 days in the office) • Flexi-work options Key responsibilities include: • Establish and maintain customer demand forecasts at agreed frequency • Maintain a rolling 18-month customer unconstrained demand & stock forecast • Maintain agreed level of buffer stockholding to cope with variability in customer demand patterns and any supply chain slippage. • Model initial stock holding requirements for a new range, wearer trial or rollouts • Supply KPI data and or reporting as required to help support the management and commercial agreements of the customers. • Determine shipment modes, balancing the need to maximise product availability, within the constraints of the commercial agreement and the objective of maximising container utilisation Experience and skills required • A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous • Demand Planning and Forecasting experience • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with experience using V lookups, creating basic formula and graphs and formatting. • Ability to decipher and explain numerical data / graphs and trends, pulling out the relevant information for the audience. • Fundamental understanding of dependencies around forecasting as well as good knowledge and experience of demand forecasting, MRP, MPS processes and systems • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels For further information on this opportunity, please get in touch with Tinashe Muvaki on tinashe.muvaki@alexandersteele.com or call 07745 831 174