REXEL

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ImportDemandPlanner

£38–53k ~AI est. Aston Clinton, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Import Demand Planner at REXEL. Skills: Demand planning, Inventory management, Forecasting. Forecast product demand for imported goods. Translate demand into import plans”

Industry & Context.

Wholesale
Problems you'll solve

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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