Demand Planner

An excellent opportunity for a Demand Planner to join this world class FMCG manufacturer.



OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTSJob Security - highly successful business 12-month fixed term contract50% in the office & 50% Working from homeCompetitive Salary and excellent benefits



THE DEMAND PLANNER

The Demand Planner will work alongside the Accounts Team, Production Planning and Customer Service's to ensure the latest finished goods demand plan is reflected in SAP and changes are well analysed, to drive system maintenance and forecast accuracy working with distribution partners. Key responsibilities will include:You will maintain the ongoing 12 month forecast for UK business, to support the entry, storage and generation of forecasts and to produce accurate KPIs.You will maintain the Manugistics system and continuously improve forecast accuracy. Working with a cross-functional team you will make recommendations and ensure that inventory & customer service risks as well as business growth opportunities are highlighted via S&OP so that appropriate business decisions are made.You will lead improvements to processes and share good practice within the Demand Planning team.



THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar Demand Planner role from a similar FMCG business. In addition, candidates will also need:Educated to Degree level or equivalent (preferable)Experience of SAP, Manugistics and/or appropriate Demand Planning toolsPrevious experience of managing large SKU portfoliosExcellent communication skills - internal & external; written, verbal & presentationA high level of attention to detail and extremely results orientedGood knowledge of MS Office - particularly Excel, Outlook and PowerPointFrench Speaking would be an advantage



If this Demand Planner is of interest and you would like to investigate this further, apply TODAY!!!



Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector



"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."



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