Demand Planner

We are working with an International high-end food manufacturer and distributor, known in their sector for being industry leaders who provide the best products on the market. They are searching for a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain Division and be a real key performer within the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping

• Responsible for maintaining optimum warehouse stockholding for each product

• Weekly review of sales data and the requirement to identify accurate forecast including promotional activity

• Provide weekly stock report for area of responsibility

• Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers

• Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location

• Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders

• Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents

• Daily management of Supply Chain Administrator whose responsibility is to maintain accurate shipping status for each order and monitoring of shipping schedules

• Responsible for ensuring purchase contracts are ordered correctly and are reconciled to supplier stock and sales contracts

• Communication of issues and opportunities to internal stakeholders

• Escalation of issues to senior colleagues

Experience Required

• A great people person who enjoys being part of a successful team

• At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain

• Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)

• ERP/MRP experience

• Supplier & service mindset, taking ownership to resolve issues. Service oriented attitude

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure

• High analytical skills numeracy and logical reasoning, attention to detail

• Ability to build relationships and be a strong team player

• Proactive, self-starter, thinking of the bigger picture

• Proven track record on improvement performance

• Able to adapt to changes quickly & work in a busy department

• Demand planning background

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Hybrid working

• 4% Matched pension

• 4x Salary life assurance

• Care first plan

• Free parking

• Fantastic work events

Ref Code: CV41626

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