Demand Planner Distribution UK - CPFR (Senior Advisor, Product Marketing)
At a glance
Senior Product Marketing role at Iawmqy. United Kingdom · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £95,000–£115,000 across the United Kingdom.
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What you'll do
- Build monthly demand plans for commercial notebooks and desktops across distribution
- Use customer sales, inventory, shipment and market data to forecast demand and explain forecast variances
- Track forecast accuracy, inventory coverage, fill rates and sell-through, then address gaps against plan
- Manage demand across product and customer lifecycles, balancing shortage and excess inventory risks
- Present findings visually, automate recurring reviews and advance digital planning methods
What you bring
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field plus six years of related channel or marketing experience, or a graduate degree with the same experience
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills, including hands-on use of Power BI, Tableau, SQL and planning platforms
- Background developing channel strategies and account plans, with experience resolving complex account issues
- Experience leading account meetings and a solid grasp of distribution markets
Who this fits
This senior planning role suits someone who can turn customer and market data into forecasts, explain risks clearly and work across customer, sales, supply planning and logistics teams. It is based on-site in the United Kingdom.
From the employer
Demand Planner Distribution UK
Dell provides the technology that transforms the way we all work and live. But we are more than a technology company — we are a people company. We inspire, challenge and respect every one of our employees. We also provide them with unparalleled growth and development opportunities. We can’t wait for you to discover this for yourself as a Senior Demand Planning Advisor within the RevOps organization in UK.
What you'll achieve
As a Demand Planner you are responsible for driving Collaboration, Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) by leveraging analytics and working closely with the customer, sales, merchandizing regional supply planning and logistics.
We are looking for someone who can identify, communicate and manage account risks, make quality, informed decisions, effectively cope with change, maneuver within the account and business to engage the right people, has strong quantitative skills and strong written and verbal communication.
Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
Key Skills: CPFR | Demand Forecasting | Demand Sensing | Inventory Optimization | POS Analytics | Replenishment Planning | Forecast Accuracy Management | Root Cause Analysis | Promotional Forecasting | S&OP | Integrated Business Planning (IBP) | Power BI | SQL | Data Visualization | Predictive Analytics | AI-Enabled Forecasting | Cross-Functional Leadership | Executive Customer Engagemen
You will:
Build a monthly distribution demand plan for all commercial notebooks and desktops.
Develop advanced demand forecasting models using customer POS, inventory, shipment, and market intelligence data.
Perform root-cause analysis of forecast variance and identify demand drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Use statistical analysis and predictive analytics to improve forecast accuracy and inventory outcomes.
Manage product demand plan throughout entire product and customer lifecycle.
stablish and monitor KPIs including Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Fill Rate, Weeks of Supply, Inventory Turns, and Sell-through performance.
Manage demand plan to prevent excess lead times as well as shortage/excess inventory levels.
Identify, evaluate and recommend marketing opportunities consistent with business objectives.
Present business insights through effective data storytelling and visualization techniques.
Standardize reporting frameworks and automate recurring business reviews.
Drive adoption of advanced planning tools, AI/ML forecasting capabilities, and digital planning processes.
Analyze gaps to plan and evaluates impact to targets.
Essential Requirements
Undergraduate degree in relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance) and 6 years’ relevant experience (Channel, Marketing) or Graduate degree and 6 year’s relevant experience.
In-depth disciplinary knowledge
Experience with developing and implementing channel strategies and account support plans
Strong expertise in data analytics, visualization, and forecasting methodologies, with demonstrated experience leveraging tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and advanced planning platforms to deliver actionable business insights and improve forecast accuracy.
Thorough understanding of the distribution marketplace
Experience with managing complex account issues and resolutions
Experience with facilitating and leading account meetings
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AI/ML-enabled demand forecasting and demand sensing solutions.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards and automated analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Experience working with large retail partners and syndicated market data sources.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, and data automation techniques.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
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