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Role: Supply & Demand Planner

Client: Global Sports / Lifestyle Brand

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Location: Oxfordshire, hybrid – 3 days in office

Are you analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable working with data in a fast-paced retail environment?

The Advocate Group are exclusively partnered with a high-growth global sports and lifestyle brand operating across footwear, apparel and accessories. Following continued expansion across wholesale and D2C channels, the business is now looking to appoint a Supply & Demand Planner to strengthen its planning function.

This role sits at the intersection of supply chain, demand planning and commercial operations. It’s well suited to someone who enjoys manual data work, understands how stock moves through a retail business, and wants genuine ownership and progression.

The Opportunity

This position will take responsibility for the placement and maintenance of purchase orders, stock intake accuracy, and the optimisation of stock across multiple channels. The role is highly data-driven and manual in nature, requiring strong Excel capability and a willingness to work with spreadsheets and templates rather than relying solely on automated systems.

The business is open to:

Candidates from allocator, planning or supply chain backgrounds or
High-calibre graduates with a relevant placement year in operations or supply chain who demonstrate strong Excel skills, commercial awareness and the right attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management: Place and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of volumes and dates
Stock Intake & Placement: Manage the end-to-end intake of stock into the business
Data Extraction & Analysis: Manually extract and analyse data from systems to support planning decisions
Freight & Logistics Coordination: Work closely with freight forwarders and 3PL partners to manage inbound stock
Channel Optimisation: Move and optimise stock across wholesale and D2C channels to meet demand
System Accuracy: Maintain accurate records across SAP and internal planning tools
Proactive Communication: Flag delays, risks and opportunities to stakeholders
Forecasting Support: Assist with forecasting activities and planning documentation
Reporting & KPIs: Support OTIF performance (target 95%) and PO maintenance
Ownership: Take responsibility for designated product areas
Projects: Support ad-hoc projects as required

Skills & Experience

Strong Excel skills (SUMIFS, templates, manual data handling essential; basic macros a bonus)
Comfortable working with manual spreadsheets and data-heavy processes
Commercial awareness with an understanding of how stock flows through a retail business
Experience in supply chain, demand planning, allocation or merchandising OR
Graduate background with a placement year in operations or supply chain
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident prioritising workload in a fast-paced environment
Clear, professional communicator and strong team player
Proactive, eager to learn, and hands-on in approach

Why Apply?

This is a role where attitude, Excel capability and commercial thinking matter more than job title. You’ll gain exposure to the full end-to-end planning process, work closely with international teams, and play a critical role in how stock is positioned to drive sales.

The business values curiosity, integrity and ownership, and is open to developing the right person long-term.

Sound interesting?

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