Looking for a Demand Planner to join our team on a 12-month, fixed term contract basis!
Key Accountabilities:
1. Continuously improve the forecasting model to ensure it is always relevant
2. Gather market insights from relevant parties to support the forecasting model
3. Attend trading meetings with internal/external clients
4. Analysis of forecast accuracy and constantly improving the model for the future.
5. Management of various products categories for the concession stores
6. Build demand forecasts, both short and long term across assigned product ranges
7. Monitor and analyse forecasts in conjunction with factories, retail sales & marketing and product divisions
8. Providing store sales forecasts to relevant purchasing teams to ensure sufficient stocks are procured for the stores
9. Management of various products categories for the concession stores
10. Building good relationship with supply chain teams to ensure the allocation of stock is aligned to the forecast
11. During peak trading periods or unexpected out of stock situations, negotiate with supply chain teams to bring forward future demand or obtain additional stock from other channels
Skills and Attributes:
* Supply Chain, Demand Planning and forecasting experience within a retail, FMCG Business
* Knowledge of advanced planning techniques - S&OP, capacity planning, etc.
* Advanced Excel Skills essential (including pivot tables, vlookups etc)
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team
* Must have an analytical mindset
* Experience in the relevant industry
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