Demand Analyst – Distribution (Wholesale)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement, Economics & Statistics, or related field
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in demand analysis (or similar role)
  
• Strong inventory management knowledge, statistical capability, and advanced Excel
  
• ERP experience (SAP preferred) and ability to translate data into insights and actions
  

Method of Application

• Build and manage wholesale demand forecasts by distributor, brand and SKU, capturing key demand drivers and managing the monthly forecast lock
  
• Optimise availability and inventory through stock visibility, Min–Max cover, replenishment planning, FEFO rotation and early risk flagging
  
• Reduce backorders, returns and short-expiry exposure by tracking drivers, analysing root causes, and feeding learnings back into forecasting and inventory rules
  
• Improve distribution efficiency by analysing demand by route, delivery frequency and ordering patterns to support route planning and cost optimisation
  
• Deliver disciplined reporting and governance through weekly action reports and S&OP demand inputs.