Demand Planner - 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 over performance and make recommendations to maximise sales and minimise stock risk.

• 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.
• 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