Demand Planner

Bamford Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle brand group in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Demand Planner to join its Supply Chain team in the Cotswolds. This role involves ensuring the availability of diverse products through effective stock management and collaboration with suppliers. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and have strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a salary of £30,000 per annum and comes with benefits such as private medical insurance, volunteering days, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Product discounts

Volunteering days

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel, able to manage data and analyze trends.
• Keen eye for accuracy in stock management and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills to tackle supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Use stock replenishment tools for order placement and follow up.
• Track deliveries with logistics partners.
• Ensure stock level accuracy and timely receipt.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Organisational excellence

Resilience and adaptability

Passion for food and sustainability

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Role: Full time, 40 hours and based at the Daylesford Farm, Gloucestershire

What drives and inspires us is the belief that we have a responsibility not just to protect the world around us but to have a positive impact on it too.

The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism.

We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds.

We are more than a group of businesses striving to make a difference. We are a way of life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Demand Planner to join our growing Supply Chain team at our office in the Cotswolds.

You will help the business to ensure good availability of a wide array of products including food and drink, home furnishings and beauty products. You will liaise with both local organic and artisanal suppliers from all across the globe as well as collaborating with our internal buying teams across other departments.

You will play a crucial role in balancing supply and demand, ensuring our business operates efficiently so having a mix of analytical, technical, and strategic skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using our stock replenishment tools to place orders in line with larger forecasted figures and following up on these with suppliers to ensure speedy delivery.

• Working closely with our logistics partner to track deliveries into the business from all across the globe.

• Partnering with our warehouse to ensure stock level accuracy as well as timely goods receipt.

• Working closely with our buying teams to ensure correct stock levels are in place and product information is kept up to date.

• Responding to all incoming emails in a timely manner.

• Helping to monitor short, dated stock within our warehouse and liaise with the buying teams

• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.

• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Proficiency in excel, an ability to manage data, analyse trends, and optimize forecasting.

• Attention to detail with an keen eye for accuracy in stock management and logistics.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle supply chain challenges and improve operational efficiency.

• Organisational excellence, to thrive in managing multiple responsibilities with precision and structure.

• Resilience & adaptability in navigating a fast-paced environment with determination and flexibility.

• Have a passion for food and sustainability, driving initiatives that support ethical and conscious business practices.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.

• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.

• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.

• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.

• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.

• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.