Demand Planner

The role of Demand Planner is to efficiently and competently analyse Sales Forecast and daily demand to ensure that availability is maximised for the customer without exposing the business to ageing and overstock issue

Client Details

I've partnered with a fast-moving distribution business based in Crewe, which due to continuous growth are looking to strengthen their purchasing & supply chain team.

Description

The Demand Planner will have the following responsibilities:

• To plan and manage demand utilising customer forecasts and various tools/methods and to execute purchasing recommendations in line with agreed vendor lead times
• Build and maintain relationships with our existing vendors
• Build and maintain relationships with customer, in conjunction with the relevant sales account manager / director, through regular touchpoints and on-site meetings, including hosting weekly customer CPFR calls, providing constructive inputs during those sessions and ensuring relevant forecasting sessions are setup and managed appropriately week in week out
• Work closely with Finance, Sales & Operations teams to ensure that any issues are dealt with promptly and expeditiously to ensure the maximum customer satisfaction
• Use Purchase Order reports to identify and professionally manage delayed orders
• Create and continuously improve reporting for senior management that clearly shows the results of the Inventory & Demand Planning function against SLAs and budgets

Profile

The successful candidate for the Demand Planner will ideally have the following key skills & qualities:

• Desirable background in Purchasing / Order Replenishment / Inventory Management / Planning
• PC literate, particularly strong Excel skills
• Proven ability to create and foster strong working relationships
• FMCG experience desirable
• Excellent communication to internal & external customers
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Has the ability to hit tight deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
• Great problem solving skills when the situation arises
• Takes responsibility and ownership to ensure all job requirements are met
• Behave in a professional and ethical manner at all times
• Must be able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent numeracy skills

Job Offer

• c£35,000
• Hybrid work-pattern