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
1. Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping
2. Responsible for maintaining optimum warehouse stockholding for each product
3. Weekly review of sales data and the requirement to identify accurate forecast including promotional activity
4. Provide weekly stock report for area of responsibility
5. Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
6. Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location
7. Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
8. Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents
9. Daily management of Supply Chain Administrator whose responsibility is to maintain accurate shipping status for each order and monitoring of shipping schedules
10. Responsible for ensuring purchase contracts are ordered correctly and are reconciled to supplier stock and sales contracts
11. Communication of issues and opportunities to internal stakeholders
12. Escalation of issues to senior colleagues
Experience Required
13. A great people person who enjoys being part of a successful team
14. At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain
15. Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)
16. ERP/MRP experience
17. Supplier & service mindset, taking ownership to resolve issues. Service oriented attitude
18. Good verbal and written communication skills
19. Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure
20. High analytical skills numeracy and logical reasoning, attention to detail
21. Ability to build relationships and be a strong team player
22. Proactive, self-starter, thinking of the bigger picture
23. Proven track record on improvement performance
24. Able to adapt to changes quickly & work in a busy department
25. Demand planning background
Benefits
26. Discretionary annual bonus
27. Hybrid working
28. 4% Matched pension
29. 4x Salary life assurance
30. Care first plan
31. Free parking
32. Fantastic work events
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