Overview
Manpower are currently seeking an interim Demand Planning Manager to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem.
The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 Months, with possible extension, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is up to £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
Due to the urgency of the role, candidates must be available immediately, or have no more than 2 weeks' notice period.
Your Role & Responsibilities
The Demand Planning Manager for UKI will be the lead for all forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning processes and a key influencer for coordinating growth delivery in the market. You will lead discussions and gather the inputs of key business activities over the next 12-18 months and support cross functional alignment towards both tactical and strategic business objectives. This role will report to the SC Lead for UKI and collaborate with Commercial, Finance & Marketing.
Your Key Tasks
* E2E execution of Demand Plan for UKI in line with business plan & customer JBP.
* Collaborative "bottom up" volume forecasting across base, activity and innovation planning over a 12-18-month horizon. Targeting improved forecast accuracy that supports both high customer service levels and a reduction of finished goods inventory.
* Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process working with key departments to ensure alignment and delivery of the plan.
* Monitor forecast bias & accuracy reporting to deliver agreed service levels.
* Assist the SC Lead UKI with the development, maintenance, and delivery of KPI dashboards and reporting to communicate with the leadership team.
* Responsible for delivering excellent service to all our customers both internal and external.
* Support process hygiene and lead technology transformation where relevant; mainly in the development and continuous improvement of processes and technology transformation of new tools and ERP systems.
Required Skills
* Fluent in English
* Strong planning knowledge and background with understanding of financial and business acumen
* Experience working with statistical forecasting, operational experience of planning systems such as Kinaxis.
* Working collaboratively across teams, ideally cross-country & virtual teams
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to analyse complex data sets, create strategic recommendations.
Your Attributes
* Ability to quickly move between large scale strategic decision making and deploying tactical resources to solve short-term supply chain challenges
* Highly adaptable and entrepreneurial
* Driven by innovation and strong change affinity
* Embrace a high growth mindset with strong love for consumers, shoppers, and customers
* Have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with diverse, multi-functional stakeholders
* End to end execution skills; ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details and managing the operations on a daily basis
* Independent, self-starter, ability to discover opportunities and grow the business
What You\'ll Need to Succeed
* At least 3 years prior experience in a similar role in a supply chain or manufacturing environment. Strong experience within demand planning is preferable.
* FMCG background a MUST
* A proven track record in leadership
* Project management skills
Additional Information
Holborn working environment:
* Bike Storage
* Café
* Kitchen & Communal Areas
* Complimentary Tea & Coffee
* Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
* Gym Facilities
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