As a Demand Planning Assistant, you will be an integral part of our Supply Chain team here at Zip Water in Dereham. This role will be key in contributing to the development & execution of strategies to optimise our end-to-end supply chain processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support demand planning, forecasting accuracy & the successful implementation of our new warehouse facilities.
This is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months covering a period of maternity, providing a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience & insights into the holistic view of our supply chain and business operation.
What this role involves:
· Collaborating with the Demand Planning team to gather & analyse data related to historical sales, market trends & customer forecasts.
· Assisting in the development of demand forecasts & models to optimise inventory levels & ensure product availability to support the customer satisfaction journey.
· Monitoring & tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate forecast accuracy & make recommendations for improvements.
· Supporting in the RCCP & Global S&OP Data as well as the Excess & Obsolete control.
· Providing support in inventory analysis, including inventory levels, stock replenishment & obsolescence management.
· Assisting in implementing inventory optimisation strategies to minimise carrying costs while maximising product availability.
· Ensuring supplier relationships are managed effectively by monitoring contract terms, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs) & service level agreements (SLAs).
· Coordinating with suppliers to resolve any issues related to delivery schedules, quality discrepancies, or contract deviations
· Maintaining accurate records of supplier contracts, pricing agreements & performance metrics to support decision-making & contract renewals.
· Working closely with the Supply Chain Project Team to support the planning & execution of new warehouse construction project implementation.
What we’re looking for:
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites – especially Excel
· Results orientated with a drive to achieve KPIs & targets
· Use of analytical skills along with a strong attention to detail
· Ability to deliver reports and share results across the business
· Experience of organising and prioritising workload to achieve best results
· Ability to be flexible and embrace change
Benefits:
What we can offer:
· 25 Days Holiday
· Additional Annual Holiday option to buy or sell
· Pension Scheme
· Product discounts
· Cycle-to-work Scheme
· Online discounts/perk platform
· Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
· Life Assurance
· Opportunities for ongoing Training & Development
· Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling