Demand Planner

Nutreco; Compton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a Demand Planner to play a key role in the IBP process, as the forecast it delivers will enable operations to meet the production targets timely, efficiently and cost effectively.

In this role you will use a variety of information from sales, supply chain / procurement, and operations (timely, as accurate as possible, and usable in qualitative and quantitative terms) to properly forecast the products that need to be produced.

The Demand Planner delivers an important piece of information for the IBP cycle, ensuring that demand is properly planned.

Key Accountabilities

• Creates the demand plans based on baseline (statistical) forecast which is enriched by inputs from the commercial teams; for the operational (0-13 weeks) and tactical horizon (4-15 months).
• Uses statistical forecasting to create a solid baseline forecast and maintains, reviews and cleans historical data and determines if this can be applied to the portfolio.
• Understand the impact of business dynamics and translate them into the demand plan: NPD, phase-in/out, promotions, events, seasonality, tenders, contracts, and activations.
• Prepares the account & demand review meeting and provides input for the MT IBP meeting with the commercial teams.
• Maintain demand planning master data and systems and software, maintains relevant data and monitors/analyses trends to further enhance the forecast.
• Drive continuous improvement of the forecast accuracy and bias in alignment with the commercial teams.
• Monitor, analyse, understand, and challenge the quality of the enrichments provided by the commercial teams (assumptions, deltas, consumption, trends, issues, gaps, risks, opportunities).
• Identify sales opportunities and risks and propose push sales on available capacities and RM.
• Coordinate any activities related to the constraining and allocation process for the organisation and/or supply points and ensure the match of demand & supply.
• Prepares and monitors the KPIs forecast accuracy, bias, and error to help identify improvement areas and monitor performance.
• Keeps up to date with the latest forecasting theory and concepts to become as effective as possible, including the use of aggregated forecasting techniques and statistical methods.
• Coordinate with Supply and Commercial teams (bridging commercial and Supply Chain) to determine priorities, corrective, and preventive actions to prevent OOS and Waste in accordance with the internal procedures.
• Prepares relevant material to facilitate discussion and facilitates/manages the monthly demand meeting, in which the input from Sales & Marketing is discussed beforehand.
• Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with Sales & Marketing.
• Collaborate with key customers planning teams to tend to collaborative and integrated plans.

Experience

To succeed in this role you will have experience in:

• Experience with forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning and/or IBP in the animal feed industry or any other industry such as FMCG.

Excellent knowledge and expertise in ERP tools in functionality and usage. Microsoft Office (in particular MS Excel) is a requirement and knowledge of Infor M3 and DMP is desirable.

Who You Are

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. You are also:

• A Team Player: Able to collaborate effectively with a variety of internal teams and departments in order to achieve best results.
• A Problem Solver: able to take ownership of issues/deliver sustainable improvements with the ability to demonstrate strong numerical capability with a passion for detailed analysis.
• An excellent communicator: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, know how to influence and persuade, and always maintain a constructive, trusted relationship with your stakeholders.
• Inquisitive: able to identify risks and opportunities for appropriate follow up.

Why Join Us?

Join the Nutreco family at Trouw Nutrition, where you’ll be part of a motivated team that balances local connection with the advantages of an international market leader.

This role could be based at the Ashbourne site or in the Trouw Nutrition head office location in Amersfoort.

We offer an attractive package, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth—all while making a difference in the industry!

Our organisation

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.