Here at Hays, I am working with an established family-run business which is one of the UK’s leading independent cardboard box manufacturers on the recruitment of a Demand Planner. This is a permanent role, paying up to £32,000 per annum dependent on experience. This role is 5 days on site in Halifax, with an early finish on a Friday.
You will be working as part of the stock control team, managing the expectations of the customer whilst working closely with planning, transport and production, ensuring that stocks are kept at an acceptable level. You will be managing the total product supply chain from forecasting to discontinuation of products with the focus being customer service and achievement of stock availability targets.
Key responsibilities of this role:
1. Managing and nurturing your own customer base, while maintaining service levels through excellentmunication skills.
2. You will be liaising with suppliers and customers as well as internal departments, ensuring stock holding targets are constant.
3. Taking ownership of stock and monitoring slow moving stock to ensure that appropriate action is taken so that all stock is in the right place and at the right time.
4. Adopting a highly logical approach as you will be required to investigate any stock discrepancies and resolve these.
What skills we are looking for:
5. At least 2 years of experience within a demand planner or forecasting role.
6. Experience managing internal and external stakeholders, with a proven track record of maintaining relationships.
7. Strong analytical experience.
8. Understanding of end-to-end supply chain.
9. Highly proficient with MS Excel (ideally Level 2 upwards)
10. Background in manufacturing would be preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting and busy time for this business. You will be required to be on site 5 days of the week in Halifax. They offer free parking on site, along with an on-site canteen/dining area with micro-markets. Paying up to £32,000 per annum. Hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Thursday, with Friday offering a 3pm finish.If this sounds of interest please click ‘apply’. #4556759 - Ashton Robinson