Demand Analyst

Demand Analyst We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. The Demand Analyst is a key member of the Supply Chain Department. This role acts as a bridge between our branch network, supply chain and procurement. The Demand Analyst is responsible for analysing, evaluating and predicting stock requirements across our brands. You will work in collaboration with multiple departments and form strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. Key Results Areas: Working closely with internal stakeholders to validate demand assumptions and priorities Maintaining accurate planning data including pricing, lead times, and supplier information Identifying potential stock risks, shortages, or excess and escalating where required Supporting the sourcing and onboarding of new products where necessary Producing and maintaining short-term demand forecasts to support stock and purchasing decisions Planning and coordinating stock requirements in line with sales trends and lead times Reviewing and managing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and supplier performance Ability to report back on any supplier issues to the Category Supply Manager and the Category Manager identifying any proposed actions to improve supply Experience and Skills Required: Essential Excellent numerical and analytical skills Outstanding communication and collaboration skills A solid understanding of MS Excel and the ability to pick up new IT systems quickly and with ease. Desirable: Experience within the Builders Merchant, Building Material Distribution or the Distribution Sector Experience of Relex our supply chain platform. Commercially aware. What’s in it for you? Competitive Base salary Hybrid Working – 4 days at our Binley, Coventry office and 1 day WFH. Discretionary bonus Retirement savings plan Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support. WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway. Why Choose Us? Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations. Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers. Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career. Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks! Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm What's Next If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process. #SBMUK STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.