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Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate
Job Posted: 24 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: 4 days
Job Description
Are you looking for a field-based role where you can combine your agricultural knowledge and analytical mindset to help shape Fresh Produce supply decisions?
Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate Overview
The Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of crop science, data analysis, and commercial planning within the Fresh Produce sector.
You will play a critical part in helping the business forecast short and mid-term supply, ensuring the most accurate production data informs strategic decisions across a wide grower base.
The Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate role involves regular travel across the Midlands and fortnightly visits to Head Office in Kent, allowing some flexibility for the successful individual’s location.
This is a field-focused position (approximately 70% field, 30% office), and you will work closely with growers, agronomists, and internal stakeholders across the UK and occasionally in other EMEA regions.
Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate Key Responsibilities
* Conduct weekly field visits to collect accurate crop production data from growers.
* Monitor crop development and assess the impact of weather on short- and mid-term yields.
* Support the analysis of production data to create accurate supply forecasts by grower, variety, treatment, and region.
* Maintain and update seasonal production databases and forecasting tools.
* Track forecast accuracy and support ongoing improvements in process and data quality.
* Liaise closely with growers and internal teams including Operations, Supply Chain, and Planning.
* Support broader forecasting strategy through collaboration across regions.
* Contribute to the development of the region’s analytical and forecasting capabilities.
Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate Key Requirements
* A degree in Agriculture or a related field, with knowledge of data analytics and statistics
* Experience in Horticultural or Fresh Produce crops, ideally with exposure to data analysis
* Comfortable working in a field-based role with frequent travel to grower sites
* Solid understanding of crop science and seasonal production cycles
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Intermediate knowledge of statistical data analysis
* Full UK driving licence
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to develop their career in a forward-thinking Fresh Produce business. The role offers growth potential and the chance to work at the core of a team focused on innovation, sustainability, and high-quality forecasting.
If you are passionate about agriculture and enjoy turning data into decisions, please get in touch!
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