Product Demand Planner (Frozen foods)
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire (This is a fully office-based role)
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time office based, plus flexible Fridays (8.15 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 08:15 to 14:30 Friday on a rota basis)
Our client is seeking a well-organised and experienced Product Demand Planner who has experience in demand planning, supply chain, and stock management. This role will play a pivotal role in delivering the highest levels of service to all of their customers.
The Role
The Product Demand Planner is responsible for ordering finished goods in line with contracts and stock requirements, managing stock levels, and monitoring forecast accuracy. The role ensures products are available to meet customer demand while minimising risk of obsolescence and excess stock. The role also involves developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts, working cross-functionally to align assumptions, and supporting continuous improvement of planning processes. Additionally, the planner communicates shortages or risks to the wider business and provides customer service cover during holidays and periods of absence
Day-to-day aspects of the role:
In bound Supply & Demand Planning