Join a fast-paced supply chain management team
Work with major European DIY and garden products brands
50% home based plus travel to local offices
Job Description: Demand Planner
You will play a key role in the UK supply chain, working closely with the sales teams that manage £multi-million orders into Amazon, major DIY retailers and key garden centre groups to ensure that customer demand meets stock availability.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
* Create, manage and adjust demand forecasts
* Analyse sales history, market trends and promotional plans
* Monitor and report % accuracy of forecasts
* Prepare reports and proposals for business improvement
* Liaise extensively with UK and European colleagues
About the Company:
* A highly successful and respected global manufacturing business that produces garden and DIY products that are stocked by most UK garden / DIY retailers and bought by millions of homeowners.
* With a strong internal culture, this is an outstanding company to work for with considerable internal opportunities for career advancement.
Candidate Profile: Demand Planner
This is a role that requires advanced skills in data analysis and communication.
Applicants are likely to come from within the supply chain of a major UK retailer or a UK manufacturer / importer that supplies the UK retail market.
You should be able to bring:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in supply chain management
* At least 3 years of experience in demand planning
* Proficient working with demand planning tools and Power BI
* Advanced Excel skills
* Excellent communication skills and used to high levels of internal liaison
* Proactive and positive mindset
Salary/Benefits Information:
* The job holder will join an outstanding global business with an excellent culture and a reward package that includes a basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000, performance based incentives, a broad employee benefits platform, 5 weeks paid holiday, 8% pension contribution, hybrid working and enhanced family leave.
Contact:
Nick Hester
Job Reference: NH/95253
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