Demand Planner, Uckfield

Pod Talent is excited to partner up with a mission-driven consumer goods business who are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join their team in East Sussex (5 days in the office).

In this role, you will play a crucial role in forecasting, planning, and managing the company's inventory levels ensuring optimal product cover while minimising excess stock and associated costs.

This is a great opportunity for a strong Demand Planner to be part of a BCorp company with 700% growth who is very focused on the growth and development of the business and the employees.

In this role, you will:

1. Analyse the forecast by using historical sales data, uplift from promotional activities, forecast accuracy performance and business targets
2. Support supply planning to deliver on time and in full dispatch to customers at optimal inventory levels through confidence in the plan
3. Ensure key forecast decisions are made with the appropriate amount of lead time to ensure successful execution.
4. Own and present demand consensus clearly identifying the gap between demand and financial forecasts along with aligned Risk and Opportunities.
5. Work closely with the strategy team to review and provide feedback on any NPD and recommend future SKU rationalisation based on insights
6. Reporting as part of the monthly S&OP process on forecast accuracy and implementing changes to improve forecast accuracy over time

About you:

1. 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning ideally within Food & Bev/Cosmetics/Pharma
2. SME or start-up experience is essential
3. Highly analytical, can build strong working relationships and has a genuine proactive and 'can do' attitude
4. Excellent prioritization & organizational skills
5. High energy, willingness to learn with a growth mindset
6. Ability to work within deadlines/under pressure

If you want to find out more about the opportunity, feel free to apply or give me a shout at patricia@pod-