Demand Planner - Slim4

Demand Planner - Slim4

Permanent

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Excellent Salary

Work Model: Hybrid

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner working for a dynamic company in Doncaster. The successful candidate MUST have strong experience working with SLIM4.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and validate demand forecasts at an item level.
2. Enrich forecasts through inclusion of market intelligence facilitated with Sales/Commercial (e.g., promotion, campaigns, seasonality, etc.).
3. Manage forecasting for new products where there is an “initiative” (i.e., specification change).
4. Manage forecasting for new products where there is “innovation” (i.e., brand new product).
5. Identify and manage demand exceptions or abnormalities working cross-functionally with Sales/Commercial.
6. Work in conjunction with Sales/Commercial to progressively improve forecasting processes, accuracy, and reduce forecast volatility.
7. Identify and resolve specific SKU escalations in collaboration with Sales/Commercial and Procurement.

Technical Skills / Experience:

1. Experience of working with SLIM4 essential.
2. Ability to work with databases and data software, e.g., Slim4, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.
3. Strong analytical skills with an ability to report and provide recommendations.
4. Proven experience of working in a complex 2-Tier distribution network, in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
5. A sound understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management (Planning, Materials Management, Logistics & Distribution).