Demand Forecast 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:

• to + 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