Demand and Supply Planner

March Recruitment; Upper Halliford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension (minimum 3% from employee, 7%)

EAP Services

Discount to various retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service (4x annual salary)

On site car park

Bonus scheme

Job summary

March Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to balance demand and supply, optimize inventory and ensure efficient operations under the direction of the VP, Supply Chain UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities include demand and supply planning, forecasting, capacity and inventory management, S&OP optimization, and performance monitoring. Requires a minimum of 3 years in planning with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in planning, controlling, or similar fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in statistical forecasting and data analysis.
• Ability to work proactively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Coordination – Manage and optimize demand and supply planning to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.
• Forecasting & Analysis – Generate statistical forecasts, incorporate sales projections, and analyze supply capabilities for accurate planning.
• Capacity & Inventory Management – Assess long-term production capacity, identify material constraints, and analyze inventory levels, rotation, and logistics capacity.
• S&OP Optimization – Review and enhance Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) performance to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring – Track key metrics, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting & data analysis

Communication & collaboration

Proactive in fast-paced env

Planning & coordination

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Reporting into the VP, Supply Chain UK & Ireland, you will play a crucial role in balancing supply and demand, optimizing inventory, and ensuring efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Coordination – Manage and optimize demand and supply planning to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.
• Forecasting & Analysis – Generate statistical forecasts, incorporate sales projections, and analyze supply capabilities for accurate planning.
• Capacity & Inventory Management – Assess long-term production capacity, identify material constraints, and analyze inventory levels, rotation, and logistics capacity.
• S&OP Optimization – Review and enhance Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) performance to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring – Track key metrics, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.

Key attributes

• Minimum 3 years of experience in planning, controlling, or similar fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in statistical forecasting and data analysis.
• Ability to work proactively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and MS Office.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (minimum 3% from employee, 7% from Employer)
• EAP Services
• Discount to various retailersCycle to work scheme.
• Death in service (4x annual salary)
• On site car park
• Bonus scheme

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