REXEL
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ImportDemandPlanner
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“Import Demand Planner at REXEL. Skills: Demand planning, Inventory management, Forecasting. Forecast product demand for imported goods. Translate demand into import plans”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
demand forecasting skills, data analysis skills, Experience with ERP systems, Experience with MRP systems, Experience with planning systems, Advanced Excel skills, Advanced data analysis skills, Understanding of international shipping, Understanding of Incoterms, Understanding of customs processes
Nice to Have
SAP experience, Oracle experience, Dynamics experience, Specialist planning tools experience
What You'll Do.
Forecast product demand for imported goods
Translate demand into import plans
Ensure product availability
Balance inventory levels
Balance long lead times
Balance international supply constraints
Align forecasts with import schedules
Align forecasts with commercial objectives
Support stock availability
Support efficient inventory performance
Collect demand forecasts for imported goods
Analyse demand forecasts for imported goods
Maintain demand forecasts for imported goods
Monitor demand trends
Identify inventory risks
Highlight significant changes in demand
Recommend appropriate actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams
Support decision-making
Identify potential stock risks
Mitigate supply issues
Contribute to planning cycles
Review planning cycles
Track planning cycles
Process forecasts received from partners
Analyse forecasts received from partners
Track forecasts received from partners
Process forecasts received from bottlers
Analyse forecasts received from bottlers
Track forecasts received from bottlers
Monitor slow-moving finished goods risks
Monitor obsolete finished goods risks
Report slow-moving finished goods risks
Report obsolete finished goods risks
Follow up with relevant teams
Identify demand changes
Communicate demand changes
Optimise finished goods inventory levels
Optimise kit inventory levels
Support development of improved forecasting systems
Support implementation of improved forecasting systems
Support development of improved demand planning systems
Support implementation of improved demand planning systems
Support launch plans with New Product Development
Support timelines with New Product Development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; External partners; New Product Development team
Full Job Description
We’re looking for a Demand Planner to join our Procurement & Inventory team and help ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. If you’re analytical, commercially aware, and enjoy working cross-functionally to improve service and inventory performance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This is a brand new role and an opportunity to shape the accountabilities within it, make a real impact and work with a variety of teams to contribute to our continued growth! The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: * Contributory pension scheme and life assurance * Bonus scheme: Performance-related annual bonus * 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing over time * Option to buy and sell holiday each year * Enhanced parental leave * Extensive learning and development opportunities from day one * Private medical insurance * Healthy Mind Champions and wellbeing support * Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, and free financial support and education As a Demand Planner , you will be responsible for forecasting product demand for imported goods and translating this into accurate and timely import plans. You will help ensure product availability while balancing inventory levels, long lead times, and international supply constraints. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align forecasts with import schedules and commercial objectives, supporting strong stock availability and efficient inventory performance across the UK network. Key Accountabilities: * Collect, analyse, and maintain demand forecasts for imported goods * Monitor demand trends and identify inventory risks * Proactively highlight significant changes in demand and recommend appropriate actions * Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support planning and decision-making * Identify potential stock risks and work with stakeholders to mitigate supply issues * Contribute to planning cycles, including regular review meetings an
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