Demand Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

1. Analyzing historical data, market trends, and sales inputs to accurately predict future demand and prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
2. Orders items from production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, and follows up deliveries in order to fulfill the sales/production plan in timing and quantities.
3. Setting safety stock levels and inventory modeling to ensure optimal stock levels in compliance with the company's KPIs, adjusting forecasts based on changing demand and supply conditions.
4. Maintains and periodically reviews planning master data in SAP and IBP to implement adequate forecasting model, replenishment, and stock strategies.
5. Coordinates co-packing activities with a main focus on availability, saving costs, production schedule, and raw material replenishment.
6. Provide the internal customer team with detailed status updates on the availability of critical products within the portfolio.
7. Generate regular reports, track forecast accuracy, and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor in business and administration or in industrial engineering (University or University of applied sciences) OR Professional training in business administration or comparable and at least 5 years' experience in SCM functions.
2. 2 years' experience in Demand planning in consumer goods company or B2B is a plus.
3. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large amounts of data are required.
4. Excel Mastery and MS Office knowledge at a relevant level.
5. Knowledge of SAP, IBP, and BI.