Inventory Planning Assistant

Do you thrive on solving complex problems and want to see the results of your decisions in real time?

Join us as an Inventory Planning Assistant
, where analytical thinking, commercial insight, and smart planning come together to drive performance.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate or for someone looking to develop their career in a data‑driven, analytical environment.

In this fast‑paced position, you will help publishers maximise profitability through sound commercial decision‑making and effective planning. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play a vital role in ensuring stock is allocated efficiently, forecasts are accurate, and titles perform strongly in retail.

We offer an informal hybrid working model, with a minimum of 8 office days, in the Peterborough office, every 4 weeks.

• Allocating stock to retail outlets using our in‑house planning system to maximise availability and sales efficiency
• Analysing sales trends and running supply scenarios to inform national supply recommendations
• Managing title supply commitments and closures in line with production and distribution timelines
• Supporting trade marketing activity, promotions, and wholesale development opportunities
• Tracking print volumes and investigating variances between recommended and final commitments
• Conducting robust performance reviews, producing performance packs and contributing to Marketing reviews
• Support sales forecasting and print planning with cross‑functional teams
• Drive continuous improvement to maximise commercial performance

• Experience with in media distribution, logistics, FMCG, or a similar commercial environment
• Exposure to demand planning, inventory management, production planning, or supply chain (desirable but not essential)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence working with data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of using spreadsheets to analyse, organise, and present information.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately
• A proactive, positive, and solution‑focused mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Confidence to challenge constructively and influence decisions
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
• Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
• Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family‑friendly policy
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
• Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App with access to a range of deals and discounts
• Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues