Demand Planner

We’ve on the lookout for a Demand Planner to join our fast moving Supply Chain team here  you love data, numbers, problem solving, and making things run like clockwork, you’ll fit right in.

As our new Demand Planner, you’ll take full ownership of a key category in our MDA area. You’ll be the person making sure we’ve always got the right products at the right time. You’ll dive into the numbers, spot trends early, and use your insight to shape accurate, confident forecasts. And because strong relationships are a big part of how we work, you’ll collaborate closely with teams across AO, as well as our suppliers and partners, to keep communications clear and our stock flowing smoothly.

And because we’re big believers in helping our people grow, you’ll have loads of opportunity to develop. Whether you want to level up your technical expertise, build on your Supply Chain know how, or take on new challenges across the business, your development is important.

• Work closely with the Buyer to collaboratively forecast your category range
• Attend supplier meetings to agree forecast plans, intake requirements, and discuss performance
• Manage range changes, ensuring a smooth and well planned transition between outgoing and incoming lines
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners
• Support promotional planning to deliver effective and well executed activity
• Provide weekly performance updates from your category to senior management
• Maintain accurate data within Relex, our forecasting and replenishment system
• Consistently work towards key Supply Chain KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, Availability, and Excess Stock

• You'll have experience working within a trade or supply environment
• Are you highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• You’re confident using Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel and ordering systems
• Be able to use your initiative to get things done and communicate clearly with others
• You'll build strong, positive relationships with both stakeholders and suppliers

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
• Pension;
  Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave;
  Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised in house coffee shop!

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.