Supply Forecasting Specialist / Graduate

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd • Full-time • Maidstone, Kent, GB • 6d ago

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!

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable.