Demand Planner - Home Box

The Planner supports the Merchandise Planning function through effective stock management, data-led decision support, and insight-driven recommendations. The role ensures that inventory levels, assortments, and replenishment strategies align with demand across markets, ultimately driving sales, profitability, and stock efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Replenishment & Order Execution

• Compile monthly reorder quantities for continuity lines to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Ensure orders are raised accurately and on time, aligned with agreed inbound delivery schedules.
• Provide guidance to buyers on appropriate buy quantities for new product launches.

Assortment & Territory Planning

• Ensure assortments are structured and matched accurately to store grading.
• Manage ranging across stores and territories to maintain balanced stock at country level aligned to demand.
• Ensure stock availability in stores aligns with approved range plans and planograms.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Track and report on new line performance versus agreed sell-through targets.
• Provide weekly planning commentary and performance insight on key measurable metrics.
• Highlight risk and opportunity through actionable analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Identify areas of distress or overperformance and make recommendations to maximise sales and minimise stock risk.

OTB & Stock Control

• Monitor OTB (Open-to-Buy) to ensure spends remain within agreed monthly budgets.
• Track ageing stock and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive actions aligning with departmental sell-through and ageing targets.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Must have 3-4 years of relevant experience in retail. Home & Furniture Industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Commercially astute with the ability to turn data into clear direction and business impact.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in driving planning outcomes