Permanent Demand Planner Role OBJECTIVE To manage the demand management interface on behalf of Supply Chain, ensuring that customers maintain appropriate levels of inventory, obtain customer requirements and fulfilment of their orders and work closely with supply planners, International Sales, Finance and third-party suppliers. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage the key operational interactions with all markets. Obtain confirmed PO’s from customers to meet forecasted requirements Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the end-to-end supply chain, including raw materials, packaging and finished goods and accessories from third-party manufacturers. Use of SAP, through the maintenance and review of our planning parameters, turning purchase requisitions into purchase orders. Negotiate with suppliers inventory management related parameters; safety stocks, minimum order quantities and lead times as required. Manage new product introductions, packaging changes and customer demands, ensuring volumes and requirements are communicated across the business. Take account of agreed performance levels Produce regular KPI reporting across supplier performance. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION This role will mainly be office-based. HYBRID 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE (READING), 2 DAYS WORKING FROM HOME Excellent spoken and written communication Planning and organisation Problem-solving Interpersonal skills, relationship building with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work under pressure in a progressive and changing environment Sound knowledge of Microsoft packages, Excel to intermediate level Sound knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable. Experience of the planning and purchasing cycle, including MRP desirable. Understanding of pre-production and manufacturing processes What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4722787