Demand and Supply Plan Coordinator

Culligan UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions company in Peterborough is seeking a Supply Chain professional to manage demand forecasts and inventory levels. You will ensure optimal stock availability while collaborating with sales teams and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems. In addition, you will provide regular reporting on supplier performance and stock holding, contributing to efficient supply chain operations. Competitive benefits include holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

23 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension scheme

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee rewards and discounts

Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Opportunity for career progression

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems are essential.
• Meticulous organisational skills with attention to detail are required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teams to establish future product demand requirements.
• Maintain key product information and update supply plans.
• Provide reporting on supplier performance and stock availability.

Skills

Knowledge of importing process

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Meticulous organisational skills

Great communication skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

Highly analytical

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of importing process would be an advantage


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Experience with ERP systems is required


• Meticulous organisational 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), with the ability to get things done via others


• 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