What's the role?
As the Demand Planner (Northern Europe), you will manage the flow of materials within Northern Europe for a specific Business Unit, ensuring the optimization of stock and service levels at all locations in line with company objectives. You will also be a key facilitator of the regional S&OP process.
What does the role involve?
As the Demand Planner, you will facilitate Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) by partnering with Sales and Marketing to create a consensus sales forecast, which steers the Supply Chain. This involves considering different plans and scenarios to achieve targeted sales and deliver performance. You will be responsible for inventory management of assigned products within the Northern Europe Central Warehouse to ensure that service and inventory targets are met.
You will plan, forecast, and release purchasing orders to ensure targeted product availability at optimal inventory levels, with proactive management of system/planning alerts. Managing stock shortages by taking appropriate actions to resolve issues with minimal cost impact and maximum customer service is essential. You will also manage open customer orders until delivery, including complaint management. Additionally, you will be the primary driver of marketing efforts to reduce obsolescence.
What you need is:
* Technical or Business University degree; Masters preferred
* SAP R3 / APO Planning system experience preferred
* Materials Management experience
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Logical thinker with good attention to detail and high commitment
* Second language an advantage but not essential, particularly Swedish, Danish, or Finnish
Who should apply?
We have an excellent mix of people, and some of our best account managers joined us with no prior experience. Success at Hilti depends on teamwork and ability, regardless of your background.
What do we offer?
We value our people and have developed a reward package to reflect this. Benefits include:
* Genuine career advancement (over 80% of leadership roles are filled internally)
* 6% employer pension contributions
* Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
* Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles
* 33 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays), with an option to purchase 5 additional days annually
* Paid leave for charitable projects
* Hilti Benefits Box, offering a cycle-to-work scheme, shopping, and lifestyle discounts/cashback
* Flexible working options, including remote work and compressed hours
* Employee resource groups on topics like gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+, and sustainability
* Trips to locations such as Milan, New York, and our global HQ for high performers
Our Regional Head Office is located at Circle Square in Central Manchester, near Oxford Rd train station and St Peter's Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern and flexible work arrangements; please discuss your preferences during your interview.
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