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DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
£Competitive Salary
Closing date
3 Feb 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Planning, Supply Chain
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Demand Planning Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

FMCG: Food Manufacturing

As one of the leading manufacturers in the UK of ambient snacks, this business now has an opportunity for an experienced Demand Planning Manager, or Senior Demand Planner ready to step up.

The business has a welcoming culture, a big focus on employee rewards and recognition, and can offer a flexible working environment. With vibrant offices based in Hertfordshire, they are proud of their commitment to their employees and continue to be an employer of choice. They can offer fantastic opportunities long term, training and support, in a fun, fast paced environment.

The Role:

  • Take ownership of the forecasting process, and deliver a SKU volume forecast for a 24 month horizon.
  • Lead the demand planning team to deliver the forecast accuracy
  • Lead the monthly Demand Consensus Meeting
  • To own and drive the S&OP process though effective sales planning meetings and brand forecast reviews for customer base.
  • Ensure new product launches and the annual budget processes are executed effectively.
  • Provide clear visibility and track actions to prevent/reduce surplus and aged stock and reduce SKU complexity in order to drive reduced working capital and help maximize operating profit.
  • Work effectively with the Supply Chain to ensure forecast changes and assumptions are clear, allowing effective long and short-term plans to be produced.

To be selected for an interview you will ideally be qualified to degree level, or be of graduate calibre. You will have demand planning experience over several years, ideally within food manufacturing. Experience working within manufacturing is essential.

Key Requirements:

  • Demand Planning experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment
  • Food Manufacturing desirable
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills and aptitude.
  • Able to gather, manipulate and interpret data; solve problems, predict trends; and establish priorities.
  • An ability to easily move from the detailed to the abstract.
  • Strong decision making ability in situations where there is ambiguity.
  • Ability to conceive, and bring to reality, new and improved ways of doing thing

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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