Assistant Demand Planner

This role is office based in Harwell, Oxfordshire for a minimum of 3 days per week

No agencies please

Join Ariat as an Assistant Demand Planner!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in demand planning with a leading brand? Ariat is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Demand Planner to join our vibrant team. In this pivotal role, you will manage and optimise our stock intake across various channels, supporting our planning and forecasting efforts to ensure we have the right stock to drive sales and minimise risk. You’ll oversee the entire intake logistics process, ensuring a smooth journey until the stock reaches our distribution centre. If you’re eager to make a significant impact and grow with a dynamic team, Ariat is the perfect place for you!

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

Experience Growth: Elevate your career in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly contribute to the company’s success.

Data Enthusiast: Dive into data analysis and leverage your skills to make impactful decisions.

Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work setup, combining remote work with a minimum of three days per week at our Harwell, Oxfordshire office.

People-Centric Culture: We believe in our people and their contributions to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Intake: Ensure the efficient and timely intake of stock into the business.
• SAP Expertise: Set up and manage SAP systems for optimal performance.
• System Accuracy: Keep our systems accurate for future purchase order dates, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Proactive Communication: Report and communicate product intake and delays proactively to keep everyone well informed.
• Logistics Coordination: Liaise with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure efficient booking and receipting of stock.
• Support Purchase Orders: Assist Demand Planning Managers in ensuring all footwear, apparel, and accessory purchase orders are placed with the US team within agreed timeframes.
• Optimal Stock Utilisation: Ensure the best use of stock across various channels.
• Opportunity Reporting: Report and communicate product availability issues and opportunities proactively to the business.
• Maximise Stock Usage: Optimise stock usage across B2B and D2C channels to align with sales opportunities and business requirements.
• Forecasting Support: Support forecasting efforts and maintain relevant documents.
• Insightful Reporting: Create regular reports to provide valuable insights to the business.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your development by maximising on-the-job training opportunities to understand the end-to-end product process.
• Ownership: Take charge of designated parts of the product range.
• Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with the International Team to further key accountabilities.
• Project Assistance: Contribute to ad-hoc projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, Microsoft Office and experience with SAP.
• Data Management: Capable of handling and analysing large data sets.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional at organising tasks and managing time efficiently.
• Multitasking Ability: Proficient at multitasking and prioritising in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Analytical & Presentation Skills: Able to analyse data and present findings effectively.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service skills.
• Industry Experience: 3+ years in retail, with experience in wholesale, e-commerce, footwear, and apparel.
• Business Acumen: Numerically skilled with strong commercial awareness.
• Effective Communicator: Clear and articulate communicator.
• Educational Background: A-level or equivalent; relevant degree preferred.

Values

At Ariat, our values are the backbone of our success:

• Innovation: Be bold and adventurous, constantly seeking ways to create positive change.
• Integrity: Do the right thing, build trust through consistency, dependability, and honesty.
• Quality: Take pride in your work and strive for excellence.
• Respect: Communicate openly, recognise different perspectives, and listen with an open mind.
• Teamwork: Create a joyful work environment, focus on strengths, and learn from others.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellbeing Points Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Purchase Scheme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Birthday Day Off
• Bring Your Dog to Work Scheme
• Employee Volunteering Policy
• Working from a Different Location Policy
• Free Onsite Parking with Electric Charging Points

At Ariat, we thrive on energy and innovation. If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow your career in a vibrant and exciting environment, apply now and join our team dedicated to excellence and success!