Demand Planner

Pentland

Demand Planner optimizing Speedo swimwear forecasts, inventory, and sales conversion. Partnering with merchandising and commercial teams to support growth, margin, and product availability.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, and sales analysis, utilizing tools like Excel and Power BI to optimize stock levels and drive sales performance. Strong ability to communicate collaboratively with cross-functional teams to align on market strategies and product planning.

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Demand ForecastingInventory ManagementSales AnalysisExcel ProficiencyPower BI Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningSales Data AnalysisForecastingFinancial MetricsMarket ResearchAssortment PlanningCalculationsMargin AnalysisTurnover AnalysisStock Allocation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Merchandising SoftwareInventory Management SystemsData Analysis ToolsPower BIExcel

Industry Keywords

Market TrendsConsumer BehaviourBuy Calendar ManagementSales Conversion OptimizationMarkdown Recommendations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically plan category and product type volumes based on growth plans, historical data, and market strategies
Develop pre-season forecasts for vendor and material planning with Regional Market Merchandising and Commercial teams
Lead demand reviews and analyse changes in current and future demand
Challenge and refine forecast robustness
Prepare transparent monthly buy summaries covering spending across units, categories, and customer mix
Manage the buy calendar and complete checks before purchase order management
Maintain inventory stability and optimise sales conversion
Allocate stock investments with Commercial and Market Merchandising teams
Monitor orderbook movements and adapt plans with Commercial and Customer Operations teams
Monitor the trading funnel and recommend markdown and clearance actions to drive sales, protect margin, cash, and stock health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to analyse sales data, trends, and market research to inform inventory levels, pricing, and assortment planning
Proficiency in Excel
Proficiency with numbers, calculations, financial metrics, margin, turnover, and forecasting
Clear and collaborative communication skills
Familiarity with merchandising software, inventory management systems, and data analysis tools
Understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour
Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach
Strong experience in Excel and Power BI and/or knowledge of AI tools
Willingness to travel to other sites for sales launches or critical stage-gate meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
Hybrid working
Flexible start and finish times
Generous holiday allowance
Product discounts
Sample sales
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Healthcare support
Gym and fitness discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Electric car scheme