We are working with a Global Manufacturing business based in North Manchester who are looking to expand their Demand Planning team – They are ideally looking for someone with a background within FMCG environments.
Demand Planner – Responsibilities:
* Responsible to achieve agreed SFD, stock levels and CSL, monitors ICSL, SSL for the defined portfolio.
* Continuously reviews the Sales/ Production forecast of defined portfolio of a country or a group of countries on short, mid, and long term, in quantity and value.
* Orders items from production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, and follows up deliveries in order to fulfil the sales/ production plan in timing and quantities
* Communicates, manages, and solves actual and potential supply issues.
* Maintains and periodically reviews planning master data in SAP and IPB to implement adequate forecasting model, replenishment, and stock strategies.
Demand Planner – Additional Responsibilities:
* Coordinates co-packing activities with main focus on availability, saving costs, production schedule and raw material replenishment
* Coordinates Import activities.
* Ensures the sales forecast input from other department is on time and accurate (promotions, launches, delisting) Prepares data for the bi-monthly reviews and consensus meeting Manages SCM related tasks of quality issues. Manages phase-in/ phase-out situations and SLOBs.
* Continuously improves operational efficiency (process improvements, new SCM solutions, support to central tenders).
Demand Planner – Specific Knowledge / Specific Competencies
* Excel mastery
* Knowledge in SAP, IBP and BI
* Excellent verbal skills Good user knowledge in MS-Office Basic financial knowledge
* Basic commercial knowledge
Demand Planner – The Package:
* £35,000
* Hybrid working – 2 days from home, 3 days from office
* Medicash
* Bupa Private Medical
* Retail discount
* Flexitime
If you are interested in this job role please submit your application, alternatively you can give us a call to be the first to apply.
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