Demand Planning Manager

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for proposing & implementing solutions to improve forecast accuracy by analysing historical data, market trends, customer information & commercial insights. Equally, to build both Long term and Short term forecasts to ensure product availability.

Client Details

Food & Beverages Company with +35 years in the industry.

Description

• Responsible for a team of two, managing one Supply Planner & one Supply Chain administrator.
• Take the lead on forecasting in conjunction with the Commercial Team.
• Hold regular reviews & analyse data accordingly.
• Interface with customer planning functions to obtain data to assist with building forecasts and relationships.
• Ensure compliance in line with HMRC regulations for all Supply Chain transactions.
• Use Budget/Forecast data to regularly review site capacity.
• Build & maintain a 12 month rolling forecast.
• Help drive continuous improvement both within the Supply Chain Team & wider business.
• Manage obsolete & slow moving stock to mitigate potential write offs.

Profile

• +5 years' experience in Forecasting & Demand Planning.
• Background in the FMCG industry or Manufacturing.
• Advanced level in Excel.
• Experience managing or supervising a small team.
• Good understanding of the S&OP process.
• Good stakeholder management and collaboration.

Job Offer

• Competitive Package.
• Hybrid Working System.