Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Location: Okehampton

Type: Permanent - Hybrid

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum

ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to join the supply chain team and become a pivotal link between the supply and commercial functions. The purpose of the role is to provide a clear demand signal into the supply chain to support factory scheduling, material purchasing, and therefore optimisation of finished goods inventory.

The Role:

• Demand/Forecast System Management, Data collection, analysis & insight creation, challenge of commercial assumptions and collaborative action planning & delivery
• Exceptional demand event planning Promotional calendar, NPD launches and seasonal demand
• Analysis & Reporting of medium- and long-term forecast changes with the potential to impact the business
• Translation of demand planning data into material planning data for procurement and manufacturing
• Management of supply chain relationship with D2C fulfilment provider and liaison with FG.com team ensuring material planning and performance is correct
• Supply Chain support for international import/export and associated transport, and procedures, working with finance and technical

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in demand Planning, Factory Scheduling, Material planning and Stock Control
• Strong understanding of demand planning process, procedures and measures
• Strong communication skills
• Organisational ability and able to prioritise workload
• 5 years experience in FMCG Food Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain and Distribution environment