Demand Planner
Department: Purchasing and Procurement Team
Function: Supply Chain and Facilities
Location: Warwick (Hybrid: 1 day home working considered)
Salary up to A£40,000, plus company bonus, company pension, 25 days holiday, plus other benefits including healthcare scheme after a qualifying period.
Sector: Specialist assembly, distribution and installation
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Join the Team as a Demand Planner - Shape the Future of their Supply Chain!
Are you a detail-driven planner with a passion for optimising supply chains? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you! We're on the lookout for a proactive Demand Planner to take charge of forecasting product demand, ensuring optimal stock levels, and keeping the supply chain running like a well-oiled machine.
Why You'll Love This Role
1. Impactful Work: Play a critical role in ensuring seamless product availability while minimising excess stock.
2. Room to Grow: Be part of a forward-thinking team, with opportunities to improve processes and shape the way they manage demand.
3. Collaborative Culture: Work closely with suppliers, sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to drive supply chain excellence.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Master Demand Planning & Forecasting: Use your analytical skills to create precise demand forecasts based on sales data and market trends. Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries from key suppliers.
2. Drive Supply Chain Efficiency: Manage stock purchasing, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Monitor supplier performance and tackle supply chain issues head-on. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times and enhance efficiency.
3. Data Integrity & System Management: Set up new parts and maintain accurate data in the planning system. Conduct regular audits to ensure system integrity and correct discrepancies promptly.
4. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track key KPIs, proactively addressing any performance deviations. Engage colleagues in maximising the use of the ERP system to better serve customers. Contribute to business-wide projects, supporting the evolution of the supply chain.
Your Biggest Challenges (And Why You'll Love Solving Them!)
1. Staying ahead of demand: Predicting trends and adjusting plans accordingly.
2. Managing data intricacies: Balancing large datasets without losing focus on the details.
3. Navigating supply chain disruptions: Finding solutions when suppliers face challenges.
4. Cost control: Keeping stock levels optimized while tackling rising prices.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Essential:
1. Proven demand planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. Strong knowledge of NAV database management, part numbering, and BOMs.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
4. A keen eye for detail and ability to spot discrepancies.
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
1. A technical understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.
2. Experience implementing process improvements in supply chain management.
Who You'll Work With
1. Internal: Sales, Customer Service, Technical, Warehouse, Finance.
2. External: Key suppliers and partners supporting our supply chain.
Decision-Making & Ownership
As a Demand Planner, you'll have the autonomy to: Chase suppliers and resolve delivery issues. Address non-conformance and performance issues with suppliers. Set stock level parameters to maintain optimal inventory. Implement enhancements to the demand planning system.
Your Key Performance Success Areas
1. Planning & Organising: Logical, well-structured planning to drive efficiency.
2. Initiative: Proactively solving problems and making sound decisions.
3. Work Quality: Maintaining high accuracy and spotting inconsistencies.
4. Customer Focus: Anticipating customer needs and delivering solutions.
5. Communication: Building strong relationships internally and externally.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a proactive, analytical thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence, we want you on their team! Apply today and take the next step in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr