Demand Planner

Hunter Selection; Catbrain; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company based in Catbrain is seeking a Demand Planner. This role involves forecasting and purchasing products, collaborating closely with suppliers, and participating in S&OP meetings. The ideal candidate has a background in demand planning or purchasing, strong understanding of market dynamics, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £37,000 per year, ample holidays, and several benefits including gym access, volunteer days, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym and spa access

Social events like bowling and comedy nights

2 additional paid days off per year to volunteer

Pension scheme

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a Demand Planning or Purchasing role desirable.
• Strong understanding of the business environment and market dynamics.
• Experience using forecasting ERP or Planning Systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Forecast & purchase products aligned to market & company requirements.
• Submit orders to supplier and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Participate in regular S&OP meetings to align forecasts.
• Identify potential risks to the demand forecast.

Skills

Demand Planning

Purchasing experience

Market dynamics understanding

Forecasting ERP or Planning Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Demand Planner - Patchway - North Bristol

£30,000 - £37,000 Monday - Friday

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Extra paid day off for your birthday, Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme app providing 24/7 support and advice, Free gym and spa access, social events from competition days, bowling, comedy nights, 2 additional paid days off per year to volunteer at your chosen charity, Pension scheme, Free on site parking.

Our client is a leading distributor that is dedicated to producing products whose quality is recognised as second to none. Working in a close knit collaborative team they are looking for a Demand Planner, initially on a 12 month FTC with the possibility of extension.

Role & Responsibilities

• Forecast & purchase products aligned to market & company requirements
• Submit orders to supplier, work closely with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels, balancing supply with forecasted demand
• Participate in regular S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with internal stakeholders
• Identify potential risks to the demand forecast

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Demand Planning or Purchasing role desirable
• Strong understanding of the business environment, market dynamics
• Experience using forecasting ERP or Planning Systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge

Benefits Package

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Extra paid day off for your birthday
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme app providing 24/7 support and advice
• Free gym and spa access
• Social events from competition days, bowling, comedy nights
• 2 additional paid days off per year to volunteer at your chosen charity
• Pension scheme
• Free on site parking