Demand Planner

We are working with an International high-end food manufacturer and distributor, known in their sector for being industry leaders who provide the best products on the market. They are searching for a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain Division and be a real key performer within the business. 

Responsibilities 
•    Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping
•    Responsible for maintaining optimum warehouse stockholding for each product
•    Weekly review of sales data and the requirement to identify accurate forecast including promotional activity
•    Provide weekly stock report for area of responsibility 
•    Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
•    Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location
•    Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
•    Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents
•    Daily management of Supply Chain Administrator whose responsibility is to maintain accurate shipping status for each order and monitoring of shipping schedules
•    Responsible for ensuring purchase contracts are ordered correctly and are reconciled to supplier stock and sales contracts
•    Communication of issues and opportunities to internal stakeholders
•    Escalation of issues to senior colleagues

Experience Required
•    A great people person who enjoys being part of a successful team
•    At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain
•    Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)
•    ERP/MRP experience
•    Supplier & service mindset, taking ownership to resolve issues. Service oriented attitude
•    Good verbal and written communication skills
•    Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure
•    High analytical skills numeracy and logical reasoning, attention to detail
•    Ability to build relationships and be a strong team player
•    Proactive, self-starter, thinking of the bigger picture
•    Proven track record on improvement performance
•    Able to adapt to changes quickly & work in a busy department
•    Demand planning background

Benefits
•    Discretionary annual bonus
•    Hybrid working
•    4% Matched pension
•    4x Salary life assurance
•    Care first plan
•    Free parking
•    Fantastic work events

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