Demand Planner

Job Description:

Demand Planner

Location: Crewe, Cheshire – Onsite
Salary: DOE

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a love for data, and a knack for balancing supply with demand? As a Demand Planner at Likewize, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products are exactly where they need to be—on time, in stock, and ready to power the digital world.

Why Likewize?

Likewize is the premier global boutique for device protection and pre-owned solutions. From phones to smart home devices, we care for the tech that powers everyday life.

What You’ll Do

As a Demand Planner, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the right stock levels to support our key UK clients, ensuring demand and supply align with business goals. You'll plan, forecast, collaborate, and respond—delivering real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and forecast demand using planning tools and channel data

• Recommend purchasing aligned with vendor lead times

• Participate in weekly stock reviews to optimise inventory

• Handle urgent stock requirements and fast-turnaround orders

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams

• Monitor and resolve order delays using purchase order reports

• Create insightful reports for senior management on planning KPIs and budget performance

• Suggest improvements to systems/tools for better planning and profitability

• Proactively manage inventory across our Distribution Centre to meet key metrics

• Prevent over-ordering by aligning purchasing cycles with forecast cycles

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to mitigate stock risks

• Maintain tools and systems for accuracy—especially for new launches or discontinuations

• Share forecasts with stakeholders to support forward planning (Vendor CPFR)

• Follow all data protection and information security guidelines

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in purchasing, inventory management, replenishment, or planning

• Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset

• Great communicator with a proactive, solution-focused attitude

• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail

• FMCG or fast-paced supply chain experience (desirable)

• Understanding of the consumer tech or retail environment

• Confident working cross-functionally with both internal teams and external partners

What do we offer?
At Likewize, we care about you and your progression. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• A supportive and collaborative culture

• A fun and dynamic work environment

• A range of learning and development opportunities

• Health Cash Plan, covering Dental, Optical, Prescriptions, Health & Wellbeing, Maternity Antenatal appointments & adoption

• Access to a GP at any time, with prescriptions delivered to your home or work

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption

• My Perks that have hundreds of offers available with exclusive discounts and cash back on purchases

• A fully paid Employee Assistance Programme

• Free onsite car parking

• Holiday buy back scheme, the opportunity to buy up to five extra days of annual leave

• Free onsite modern gym

• Cycle 2 work scheme

Ready to take control of supply and shape the future of tech delivery? Apply now and be part of the team powering the digital world.

Interested in finding out more? Drop us a line at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.

Ensure Fairness & Embrace Differences

Together we are committed to creating a work environment where differences are celebrated and are essential to our success. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure accessibility and equal opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re here to help.