Demand Planner

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner to join an established FMCG business.

As part of the ongoing growth plan, the Demand Planner will be an integral part of the Supply Chain Team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, driven, and can work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Demand Planner Responsibilities

1. To liaise with Customers, Sales teams, and the Supply Planning Team in relation to forecast creation and accuracy, ensuring clarity of inputs and drivers of forecast.
2. To deliver a bi-monthly demand review of key Demand planning metrics - accuracy, stock holding, service levels, etc. that generates an accurate forecast for the S&OP process.
3. Responsible for reviewing historical demand and future event forecasting.
4. To maintain and further develop the Futurmaster forecasting system, with promotions inputs from the Exceedra forecasting system.
5. Publish forecasts, variance, and event information in a timely manner to all relevant parties to assist in creating accurate and viable forecast information.
6. To work with customers collaboratively and ensure that the Company is professionally represented at all times, both inside and outside the business.
7. To take an active role in continuously developing the job-holder's skills and knowledge through self-development activities and/or through attending Company organized training and development opportunities.
8. To respond to ad hoc requests and/or take an active role in specific projects as directed by the job-holder's line manager.
9. To take responsibilities for daily & weekly reporting within the team and be an integral part of the wider team.
10. To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Company.

What are we looking for as a Demand Planner?

1. A minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar role.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Good working knowledge of MS Office.

What's in it for you?

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Wellness Program, Life Assurance, Competitive Pension Scheme.

Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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