Supply Chain & Demand Planning Manager

Client of Carter Murray

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Build accurate SKU level forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotional plans
• Maintain rolling forecasts, identifying risks such as low stock or overstock
• Interface weekly with Commercial teams to update demand assumptions
• Recommend order quantities balancing availability and expiry risk

Inventory Planning & Replenishment

• Own replenishment strategy including min/max levels and safety stock
• Ensure strong coverage for fast movers and promotional SKUs
• Monitor daily availability and coordinate replenishments
• Flag slow movers and recommend clearance strategies

Supplier Pipeline & PO Management

• Manage supplier PO cycles, inbound schedules, lead times, and delivery accuracy
• Track supplier KPIs including fill rate and on time delivery
• Coordinate early shipments for major seasonal periods
• Align PO volumes with commercial growth plans

Expiry Reduction & Freshness

• Identify expiry risks early and develop markdown or promo actions
• Set freshness standards for sensitive categories
• Report expiry and shrinkage with root cause analysis

Systems, Data & Reporting

• Use ERP/WMS systems to track stock, forecasts, and inbound flows
• Maintain demand/supply dashboards and KPI reports
• Support automation of forecasting and replenishment tools