The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multinational company as a Demand Planner.
Their home appliances Team is responsible for selling and distributing their fantastic range of white goods, including refrigerators and washing machines.
As a Demand Planner, you will play the key role in maintaining the forecast
performance and supply plan information flow for their respective business unit.
The Role
* Working in conjunction with Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy and reduce forecast volatility through co-ordinated innovation activity.
* Statistical Forecasting & Data Analysis
* Facilitate Consensus meeting with relevant teams to confirm sales forecast.
* Build on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements and free flow of information.
* Key objective is to optimize Inventory velocity (LTS/DIO) and cash flow.
* Weekly S & OP meeting with supplier factory to update production plan and preparing rolling forecast template.
Skills, Education & Experience
* Prior knowledge and experience of Forecasting and Supply Chain principles.
* Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
* Highly Proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas).
* Experience of working within a performance management environment – KPIs.
The Benefits
* 9% Employer Contribution into your Pension
* Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare (including optical & dental) for you and your family
* 25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
* Staff Discount