Demand Planner

Sysco Foods NI Limited; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice distributor in Northern Ireland is seeking a Demand Planner for its new facility in Belfast. This role focuses on ensuring product availability and supports the commercial strategy. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a proactive approach, and be comfortable working under tight deadlines. This position offers opportunities for career growth and teamwork in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Successful candidate should have excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales.
• Forecast to reduce excess stock holding while maximising availability.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Proactive self-starter

Organised and results driven

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong PC skills

Tools

Excel

AX

MRP

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Sysco – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.

We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.

We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.

Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland

We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art “Sysco Belfast” facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.

This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

New team members will be based at our cutting-edge Belfast facility later this year.

Join Us and Grow Your Career

We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.

As part of our recipe for growth, we are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team, in our new Belfast facility. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.

Apply today

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

This role will play a key role in ensuring products are available in the Distribution system to support the Commercial Strategy and meet the service requirements of our Customers.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details
• Self-motivated
• Organised and results driven

Key Accountabilities

• To ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales
• Forecast to reduce excess stock holding, while maximising availability
• Ensure that all product support documentation is received to support delivery
• To improve profitability within the department on excess stock and dumping
• Work with the suppliers to ensure that product supply is effective
• Assist in ensuring the Replenishment Department meets and exceeds the targets set for it
• Maintain a good relationship with all suppliers
• To Liaise with Replenishment Manager on orders for promotions and forward buys
• To interpret sales reports and data and utilise this information to minimise mark downs and overstocks, freeze down and dump

Requirements

• Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
• Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous however training will be provided
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, innovative, and creative in their attitudes to all issues and areas of the business
• The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• The successful candidate must also be an excellent team player and be willing to interact with both customers and suppliers
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and outside core office hours

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers\' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food:We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

To Apply

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Skills:

• Demand Planner
• Distribution
• Stock Ordering