Demand Planner

Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom

1/16/2025

Role: Demand Planner

Location: Bognor Regis, UK

The Inventory Demand Planner will analyse and anticipate the demand for EMEA and Distribution Client products and plan for continuous, cost-effective supply. Balance availability with overall cost of stock; ensuring that financial and service level stock targets are met, global inventory policies and strategies adhered to. Forecast and action Reprints, First Prints and inter-warehouse replenishments to maintain book stock at agreed levels to meet demand across the EMEA region.

Seeking an intermediate level professional position that requires experience in functional area, but incumbent is still acquiring knowledge and experience in discipline. Solves a range of straightforward problems using knowledge learned on the job and by applying standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction from manager.

How you will make an impact:

• Demand/Supply Planning - using various planning software alongside dialogue and collaboration with other internal departments to monitor/forecast demand and stock levels and action timely, accurate replenishments.
• Maintain forecasts at SKU and DC level
• Track forecast vs actual volumes to determine reasons for inaccuracies and ensure use of best-fit statistical models.
• Maintaining inventory master data, including safety stock levels, to align with agreed inventory strategies and service levels.
• Propose methods of improving forecasting/planning and other key processes.
• Digital Print set-up – identify titles appropriate for digital manufacture. Ensure titles are costed, set-up and ordered in a timely manner.
• Collaboration and co-ordination with inventory operational functions.
• Ensure stock planning is co-ordinated with warehouse inventory management requirements to streamline inbound and operational processes.
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOXA) Compliance
• Know, understand and comply with the controls and processes for Inventory Management
• Take on any special/ad-hoc improvement projects as required, such as supporting systems development in testing new/updated functions
• Attend Publishing/Sales & Operations Planning meetings as required, occasionally deputizing for department manager.
  
  

What we look for:

• Good data management/manipulation skills – competent with Excel
• Knowledge of Wiley products, data and systems and their use in demand planning
• Good analytical skills
• Accurate and detail focused
• Computer literacy
• Ability to explain complex concepts/problems in simple terms.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Problem solving, innovation and continuous improvement
  
  

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for UK, Canada and USA based roles.