Device Demand Planning Specialist, London

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Device Demand Planning Specialist, London

Client:

Vodafone

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

851b56282223

Job Views:

7

Posted:

20.02.2025

Expiry Date:

06.04.2025

Job Description:

Location: London, The Speechmark + Hybrid working
Salary: Competitive + Vodafone Benefits
Hours: Full-time ( hours a week)

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

What will you be doing?

You will support the business sales ambition of selected vendors across allocated sales channels through input into the total demand plan across all devices. You will own the weekly sku sales order forecast ensuring all business data/analytics is utilised. Aligning with key stakeholders on a regular basis, you will provide information to ensure consensus sign-off at qtr/month basis into those channel contacts to ensure strong sales and good stock management.

Key accountabilities include:

• Responsible for delivering a robust sku weekly sales forecast for allocated vendors and sales channels using sales/despatch history and segment ambitions.
• Liaise and support cross functional teams in relation to demand signal across BAU, NPI and promotional performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support delivery quarterly commercial terms/deals, financial budgeted targets and escalate in a timely manner for any risk.
• Build strong working relationship within Device Operations Team and wider commercial and trading teams.
• Leading any demand process improvements/optimisation projects.
• Ensure forecasts are available to the Inbound Supply team as agreed.
• Input to S&OP meetings for respective vendors.
• Deputise for the Demand Planning Manager when required.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in demand planning/forecast/analytics role.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ideally Power BI.
• Commercially minded with attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management and Teamwork.
• Good knowledge of S&OP process.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mind-set – manage large data buckets of information and ability to communicate business implications from complex data.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (under Career Support) for guidance.