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
1. Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping
2. Responsible for maintaining optimum warehouse stockholding for each product
3. Weekly review of sales data and the requirement to identify accurate forecast including promotional activity
4. Provide weekly stock report for area of responsibility
5. Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
6. Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location
7. Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
8. Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents
9. Daily management of Supply Chain Administrator whose responsibility is to maintain accurate shipping status for each order and monitoring of shipping schedules
10. Responsible for ensuring purchase contracts are ordered correctly and are reconciled to supplier stock and sales contracts
11. Communication of issues and opportunities to internal stakeholders
12. Escalation of issues to senior colleagues
Experience Required
1. A great people person who enjoys being part of a successful team
2. At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain
3. Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)
4. ERP/MRP experience
5. Supplier & service mindset, taking ownership to resolve issues. Service oriented attitude
6. Good verbal and written communication skills
7. Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure
8. High analytical skills numeracy and logical reasoning, attention to detail
9. Ability to build relationships and be a strong team player
10. Proactive, self-starter, thinking of the bigger picture
11. Proven track record on improvement performance
12. Able to adapt to changes quickly & work in a busy department
13. Demand planning background
Benefits
1. Discretionary annual bonus
2. Hybrid working
3. 4% Matched pension
4. 4x Salary life assurance
5. Care first plan
6. Free parking
7. Fantastic work events
Ref Code: CV41626
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