Demand and Supply Plan Controller

Culligan UK limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions company in Peterborough is seeking a candidate to manage demand forecasts and inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning and supplier management, proficient Excel skills, and an analytical mindset. This role offers competitive benefits including 23 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension scheme

Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)

Cycle to Work scheme available

Employee rewards and discounts

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

On-going learning and development

Opportunity for career progression

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of importing process would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Sales to establish future demand requirements.
• Maintaining key product information.
• Providing regular reporting on supplier performance.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Supplier management skills

Advanced Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Who are we?

Our UK companies are proud to be part of the international Culligan group. We work to provide better water for our customers & consumers around the world. Today, Culligan is proud to have provided world-class service and innovative water solutions for the last 80 years. At Culligan, we’re committed to delivering state-of-the-art products and water solutions that benefit our customers while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Demand & Supply Manager this role supports Culligan UK’s ability to source and supply product in a timely and organised manner. It will ensure that our customers, both internal and external achieve a high level of stock availability within budgetary requirements.

You will play a crucial role in managing demand forecasts and inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and efficient supply chain operations.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with Sales and wider teams to establish future demand requirements for products
• Maintaining key product information
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on demand and lead times by updating and reviewing product supply plan
• Providing regular reporting and commentary on supplier performance, stock availability, stock holding, on-time / in-full delivery performance, and long-term product forecasts
• Identify and manage excess and obsolete stock
• Manage stock requirements for new product launches, aligned with sell-through for outgoing products
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Maintain/Improve existing supplier relationships, build new relationships as required and define communication channels
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement within our supplier base and internal stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demand planning and supplier management experience is preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of importing process would be an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems is required
• Proven ability to work quickly and accurately, with an eye on suggesting improvements to processes and systems.
• Meticulous organisation skills and a keen attention for details
• Relishes variety, whilst maintaining a methodical approach to getting the job done
• Great communication skills (written and verbal)
• The confidence to work independently, seeking guidance when appropriate and ability to work well as part of a wider team
• Able to influence and negotiate persuasively at peers and senior level internally and externally
• Dynamic approach to problem solving on medium as well as short term issues
• Highly analytical with the ability to work with large data, whilst being able to summarise the detail and essence to key stakeholders

Benefits:

• 23 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
• Cycle to Work scheme available
• Employee rewards and discounts
• Option to join Health Care Cash Plan
• 24/7 365-day access to Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Access to on-going learning and development with our online learning platform
• Opportunity for career progression
• There’s onsite parking