ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.
Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.
Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!
We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.
Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!
Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.
As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE IN THE COMPANY?

The Demand Planner II is a pivotal role that combines analytical insight with hands-on coordination of repairable stock and supplier performance. This position is responsible for analysing material consumption, supplier lead times, and repair cycles to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimise risks across CAF UK’s supply chain. The role requires direct engagement with suppliers and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate data, continuous improvement, and robust materials availability aligned with project requirements.

Your daily duties will include:

• Analyse material consumption and repair data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reports on repair turnaround times, supplier performance, and inventory impact.
• Liaise directly with suppliers to expedite repair orders and resolve operational issues.
• Track and maintain accurate records of repairable items in CAF systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for shortages or stock risks, proposing corrective actions.
• Produce dashboards and KPIs for supplier performance, turnaround times, stock coverage, and logistics costs.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews in coordination with UK Purchasing.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to align repair and stock activities with project demands.
• Maintain data integrity in CAF ERP systems including GMAO (current) and SAP (future).
• Ensure HSQE compliance and support internal audit activities.
• Drive improvements in repair processes to reduce risk and cost.
• Provide ad hoc support on systems, processes, and administrative tasks as required by the line manager.
• Carry out other duties to meet the evolving needs of CAF UK.

WHAT SALARY WILL YOU BE PAID FOR THIS ROLE?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £35,000 and £37,000 per annum.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• English language and Maths standard grade 3 or above (or equivalent).
• CIPS qualified or working towards is desirable
• Relevant experience in stock inventory and repair stock management.
• Background in engineering or industrial environments (manufacturing or depot operations preferred).
• Proficient in ERP systems (GMAO, SAP) and data analysis tools.
• Advanced Excel skills including use of macros, pivot tables, and formulas.
• SAP experience required.
• Full Microsoft package proficiency [Word, Excel, Powerpoint]