Junior Demand Planner (Commercial Executive) Wigan - Hybrid Working Competitive salary plus market leading benefits Would suit a Graduate with placement year, a Merchandising Administrator or a Supply Chain / Planning Administrator looking for the next step. Our client is a product sourcing company and supplier to retail who due to continued growth now have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Executive to join their team in Wigan. Your role will be to: Manage product level forecasts through use of historical sales and stock level targets. Work with customers (where appropriate) to manage the forecast in-line with customer planned activity. Work with sales/supply colleagues to manage the consolidated forecasts on stock held lines in order to maximise availability within the parameters of stock targets. Utilise customer databases to analyse customer stock levels (both depot and store) and work with key customer contacts to ensure optimum levels are maintained where possible. Updating the weekly order planners post ERP. Produce weekly & monthly reports to summarise by category % forecast vs sales and what this means in terms of our stock position. Model volume and operation efficiencies. Reporting and analysis of stock profile, optimum stock levels/stock turn. New line reporting. Aged stock analysis and suggested actions. The successful candidate will: Educated to degree level or past experience in an analytical role. Previous experience in a similar role desirable. Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills. Ability to work to deadlines (and ensure others do so). Demonstrate excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical skills. Good team player with a positive attitude to driving team goals. You should possess the following personal attributes. Committed to continuous improvement of internal processes. Commercially minded and be able to build rapport and communicate effectively at all levels. Completer finisher approach to work. Commitment to see tasks through to a successful conclusion within a set timeframe. In return our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities. Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15303