Head of Forecasting, Allocation & Replenishment

Job Title: Interim Head of Forecasting, Allocation & Replenishment (F,A&R)

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Contract: 12–18 Months (Full-time / Part-time considered)

Start Date: ASAP (June preferred)

Rate: £850–£900 per day

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Forecasting, Allocation & Replenishment (F,A&R) to lead a high-impact transformation programme within a leading retail environment.

This role will play a critical part in delivering a next-generation, AI/ML-enabled forecasting and replenishment capability, supporting improved decision-making across store and distribution networks.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement across design, build, testing, and pilot phases. There is strong potential for this position to transition into a permanent role post-pilot.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior business lead for Forecasting, Allocation & Replenishment during the pilot phase
• Shape the future operating model, governance, and ways of working
• Oversee forecasting and replenishment outputs, ensuring alignment with business needs
• Define and guide exception handling and decision-making frameworks
• Collaborate with vendors and programme teams on system behaviour and configuration
• Ensure solutions align with real-world retail operations (stores, depots, constraints)
• Provide insight on key trade-offs such as availability vs stock optimisation
• Capture learnings from pilot and support rollout strategy and execution

Required Experience

• Proven experience at Head / Director level in Forecasting, Replenishment, or Supply Chain Planning
• Strong background in high-volume, multi-site retail environments
• Deep understanding of store-level forecasting, allocation, and replenishment processes
• Experience with planning tools such as RELEX, Blue Yonder, o9, or ToolsGroup
• Track record of working on transformation or system implementation programmes
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Strong stakeholder management across business and technology teams

Ideal Background

• Retail sectors such as grocery or general merchandise
• Experience working with large-scale store networks and distribution operations
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven planning or forecasting solutions

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model within the UK
• Occasional travel required across locations
• Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (citizenship or permanent residency).
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility transformation programme

Apply Now

If you have a strong background in retail forecasting and replenishment and are interested in leading a transformation programme, we would like to hear from you.