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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