Demand Planner - Slim4
Permanent
Doncaster
£45k - £55k
Hybrid
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner working for a dynamic company based in Doncaster. The successful candidate will have strong experience working with SLIM4.
Responsibilities
The role will work cross-functionally and collaboratively to manage and validate demand forecasts and inventory stock profiling within the global 2-Tier distribution network, such that products can be produced and delivered more efficiently to customer requirements.
Demand Forecasting:
1. Manage and validate demand forecasts at an item level.
2. Enrich forecasts through inclusion of market intelligence facilitated with Sales/Commercial (e.g., promotion, campaigns, seasonality, etc.).
3. Manage forecasting for new products where there is an “initiative” (i.e., Specification change).
4. Manage forecasting for new products where there is “innovation” (i.e., Brand new product).
5. Identify and manage demand exceptions or abnormalities working cross-functionally with Sales/Commercial.
6. Work in conjunction with Sales/Commercial to progressively improve forecasting processes, accuracy, and reduce forecast volatility.
7. Identify and resolve specific SKU escalations in collaboration with Sales/Commercial and Procurement.
Demand Aggregation and Consensus:
1. Support obtaining consensus for demand by site/market as part of the monthly business planning cycle.
2. Undertake appropriate aggregation of demand volume/revenue, e.g., by producing site/market/demographic.
3. Support collation of required demand information for presentation to leadership, as part of the business planning cycle.
Technical Skills / Experience:
1. Experience of working with SLIM4 essential.
2. Ability to work with databases and data software, e.g., Slim4, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.
3. Strong analytical skills with an ability to report and provide recommendations.
4. Proven experience of working in a complex 2-Tier distribution network, in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
5. A sound understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management (Planning, Materials Management, Logistics & Distribution).
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