Job Description
Job Description
Brakes have an opportunity for a Demand Planner to join the Product Supply team. The role is based at our Ashford office and reports to the Category Demand Manager.
The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecast activities associated with customers and products. The role interprets, creates and/or manages the demand for depot forecasting, incorporating statistics and business intelligence and other demand signals to improve service for the customers of the demand plan.
To effectively manage the interaction and forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders for their area of responsibility, to provide optimum customer experience.
Our role is Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week, 8am – 5pm and is offering hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the Ashford office, so you must be within a commutable distance. The site has good transport links and free car park for colleagues.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for creating and maintaining system generated forecasts for a defined material group (s) to drive continuous improvement to company set targets
2. Carrying out analysis of sales history, seasonal and forthcoming events or activities in order to generate an optimal demand signal
3. Interpret corporate and independent customer data/insight into robust forecasts
4. Manage forecasti...