Assistant Demand Planner

Super Retail Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Demand Planner to support stock management and gain valuable skills in forecasting and supply planning. Responsibilities include analyzing demand, providing administrative support, and assisting during key planning tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and basic analytical abilities. This role offers career development, flexible work options, and a culture that prioritizes inclusion.

Benefits

Generous staff discounts

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in planning or analytical roles in retail or FMCG.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support stock management to satisfy customer needs.
• Analyze demand and manage supply to agreed targets.
• Provide administrative support for the Demand Planning team.
• Assist with daily or weekly tasks of category Demand Planners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Excel skills

Tools

SAP

JDA (Blue Yonder)

Job description

About The Role

Join us as an Assistant Demand Planner and learn the foundations of forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning. You’ll be supported by experienced mentors and gain valuable skills that set you up for success.

Responsibilities

• Supporting your team to ensure we have the right amount of stock in the right place at the right time to satisfy our customer’s needs
• Gaining an understanding of how to forecast demand and manage supply to agreed target levels
• Running analysis and making recommendations for approval from your Senior Demand Planner
• Providing administrative and reporting support for the Demand Planning team
• Support with key daily or weekly tasks when category Demand Planners are away

About You

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in planning or analytical roles in either retail or FMCG industries (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, with strong communication skills and an ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to interpret and analyse data
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Exposure to SAP / JDA (Blue Yonder) or similar systems (desirable not essential)

Why Join Us?

• Clear pathway to a Demand Planner role
• Flexible work options and work-life balance
• Career development and generous staff discounts across all Super Retail Group brands
• A supportive, people-first culture

Excited to start your planning journey? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact with Supercheap Auto. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in demand planning!

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Super Retail Group celebrates diversity and fosters a workplace culture of inclusion. We know that a diverse and inclusive environment benefits our employees and enhances our customer experience.