Job Description And Person Specification
Job Title: Demand Planner
Department: Operations
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Purpose Of The Job:
To effectively maintain an ordering pattern that provides sufficient stock levels for a variable demand product portfolio and at the same time meet targets for product availability and stock holding value. In addition to support the needs of the business in the re-sourcing and sourcing of products that give continued added value, whilst providing quick and appropriate answers to all queries from all areas.
Key Duties:
1. Continually monitor stock levels, place & expedite appropriate PO’s (DIRECTS, STOCK & SPECIALS).
2. Ensure DIRECT deliveries happen on time and invoicing is up to date. Flag delivery issues with Customer Care Team.
3. Take immediate corrective action when backorders occur or potential supply issues are identified.
4. Provide key suppliers with forecast demand data.
5. Daily response of sorting hat queries.
6. Maintain lead time & delivery date information in appropriate systems.
7. Identify opportunities to spot buy or re source to improve cost of supply.
8. Monitor SKU’s to maintain in line with stock keeping policies and are allocated the correct segmentation.
9. PPQ’s (Pre-Purchase questionnaire).
KPI’s & Measures:
1. Stock line product availability A&B 100%, C&D 97%, E&F 95%.
2. Corrective action taken on backorders in 24 hours.
3. All stock & direct delivery info kept up to date.
4. Sorting hat responses within 24 hours.
Health Safety and Environmental Awareness:
Every Employee Is Responsible For:
1. Understanding and working in accordance with company policies and procedures.
2. Reporting defective equipment and dangerous situations.
3. Using safety equipment provided.
4. Avoiding horseplay which could result in injury.
5. Complying with management requests and instructions.
6. Not using defective equipment.
7. Not misusing equipment.
8. Not damaging equipment.
9. Exercising reasonable care towards themselves and others.
10. Ensuring they have been given the relevant training to undertake their role.
11. The quality of work which they undertake.
12. Care for the environment and prevention of pollution.
13. The health and safety of themselves, fellow employees, contractors, visitors etc.
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