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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in inventory planning and forecasting, with strong analytical skills to manage stock levels and optimize availability. Proficient in using ERP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory PlanningForecastingAdvanced Excel SkillsERP SystemsAnalytical Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Demand ForecastingStock ManagementData AnalysisPromotional PlanningInventory Control
Soft Skills
CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsTime Management
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsStock Planning ToolsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Supply ChainDegree in BusinessDegree in Mathematics
Industry Keywords
RetailE-commerceReplenishment StrategiesDistribution Strategies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Forecast demand and create line-level weekly forecasts, adjusting for seasonality and promotional activity
- Monitor inventory KPIs, including stock turns, weeks of cover and availability
- Own the stock plan for the category, including OTB budgets and supply assumptions
- Identify slow-moving or excess inventory and create action plans with buying and merchandising teams
- Maintain supplier relationships to reduce lead times and support delivery commitments
- Coordinate with warehousing and logistics for accurate and timely stock movement
- Partner with merchandising, operations and finance to align stock decisions with wider business strategies
- Support seasonal stock planning and post-season consolidation to optimise availability and minimise waste
- Build and maintain tools and reports tracking forecast accuracy and inventory health
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, inventory control and reporting processes
- Measure success through forecast accuracy, stock availability and service levels, reduction in obsolete and excess stock, accurate reporting, and promotional and clearance strategy impact
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2+ years’ experience in stock or inventory planning, range planning or merchandising
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Advanced Excel skills
- Comfortable using ERP or stock planning systems
- Ability to communicate and influence across multiple stakeholders, including suppliers
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple product categories under time constraints
- Familiarity with replenishment and distribution strategies in retail or e-commerce
- Experience planning seasonal and promotional cycles or using system-driven demand planning tools may be beneficial
- Degree or professional qualification in supply chain, business, mathematics or a related field would be useful
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay and bonuses
- Generous pension plans
- Staff discounts
- Private healthcare (UK)
- Mental health support
- Generous holidays
- Hybrid working
- Up to 20 days of international working
- Learning allowances
- Coaching and development programs
- Employee-led LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE communities
- Reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process