Supply/Demand Planner

Staffline are Hiring!

We are keen to speak with Supply/Demand Planners

This is a permanent job vacancy, and our ideal candidate will have worked within a manufacturing environment, Food manufacturing experience is advantageous

This role is working full time on site, NOT Hybrid

Monday-Friday

Office hours

In your role as a Supply Demand Planner

Key responsibilities:

• Developing accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data and market trends. Collaborating with sales and marketing to understand market drivers and assess risks. Working with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure a balanced inventory

• Be able to identify variances in actual demand vs planned demand and to make informed changes to forecasts and supply chain plans to minimise shortages and overstocks.
• Plan Stock Inventory and place Purchase Orders with Suppliers as necessary to maintain appropriate stock cover.
• Consult with Logistics, Suppliers and Shipping Agents as required to ensure Purchase Orders are delivered on time.
• Support Warehouse and Sales teams in delivering 100% order fulfilment whilst minimising over stocks.  
• Identify over stocks and consult with Sales to develop plans for sale.
• Manage day to day communication with stock control and to visit the warehouse when required

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a Supply and Demand role, including forecasting and supplier scheduling

• Exposure to sales and operations planning.
• Knowledge of MS packages, clear communication, and presentation of information.
• Must be proficient in Excel and able to use pivot tables
• Ability to manage time well, prioritise tasks and work under own initiative.
• Ability to take initiative in seeking solutions to problems, considering options, gathering information, and presenting considered options to management for final decision.

Salary up to 30k, depending on experience

For further information please apply