Job Description
9-day fortnight Every second Friday offEscape Supply Chain for a commercially minded Demand Planner to join a busy and fast-paced manufacturing business.This is a key role within the Supply Chain team, working closely with International Sales teams across the UK and Europe to understand market conditions, customer demand, promotional activity and sales forecasts.You will play an important part in ensuring demand forecasts translate into effective production and inventory plans, balancing customer requirements with stock availability and business performance.The role:Developing and maintaining rolling 18-month demand forecasts across UK, Export and Bulk markets.Working closely with International Sales teams to understand market trends, customer activity, promotions and future sales opportunities.Leading monthly demand review meetings as part of the SandOP process.Translating sales forecasts into demand plans to support production and finished goods inventory requirements.Monitoring forecast accuracy, stock levels and identifying potential supply and demand risks.Working with Production Planning, Procurement and wider Supply Chain teams to align demand with supply.Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of a new planning system, becoming the internal superuser.Identifying opportunities to improve forecasting processes, systems and ways of working. Experience and knowledge required for the role:Previous experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Chain ..... full job details .....