Demand Planner

Brioche Pasquier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Demand Planner in Milton Keynes. You'll leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to align supply chain operations with customer demand. This full-time role offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Team bonus

Company Pension Plan with 7% employer contribution

Personal Health Cash Plan

Discounts on shopping and gym memberships

Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan

Life Assurance

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience of supply chain and S&OP process management.
• Resilient and able to handle challenging discussions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders for forecasting analyses.
• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Monitor and report KPI data from stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Experience in supply chain management

Job description

As a Demand Planner, you will use your analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside a cross-functional approach to align supply chain operations with customer demand and factory capacity over the long and short term, driving the stable growth of our business.

Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Type: Permanent, full-time.
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30. However, operational needs, and participation in an on-call rota once fully integrated, will require flexibility occasionally.
Starting salary: Between GBP32,000-GBP35,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits (subject to length of service):

• Team bonus
• Company Pension Plan with 7% employer contribution (3% employee)
• Personal Health Cash Plan
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
• Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

The Role

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to lead successful short and long-term forecasting analyses.
• Maintain an exceptional service level with our customers by ensuring demand and production capacity are always aligned.
• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive alignment between supply, demand, and the overall business objectives.
• Identify risks to the supply chain process and consult with relevant internal and external stakeholders to propose ways of mitigating such risks.
• Monitor and report KPI data collected from internal and external stakeholders.
• Suggest workable supply chain process improvements based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback.

About You

• Knowledge and practical experience of supply chain and S&OP process management gained and applied on-the-job , preferably in an FMCG environment, and/or during relevant education-based projects.
• Experience leading and organising cross functional processes and meetings.
• Resilient and self-assured when presented with challenging issues, discussions, or people.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make strategic data-driven decisions and propositions.
• Articulate in verbal and written communication adapted to your audience.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadline autonomously, alerting the team in advance of any factors impacting agreed deadlines.
• Able to see the detail and present the root cause of supply chain related issues and risks.
• Being able to speak French at a conversational level is an advantage.

Why Brioche Pasquier UK?

As a company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market over the last 24 years, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK:

• Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 9 years.
• Stability & Growth Opportunities: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement either in the UK or internationally.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our flat hierarchy helps create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop.

You may also have experience in the following: Planner, Inventory Scheduler, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Officer, Stock Controller, Materials Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Supply Chain Analyst, Warehouse Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Inventory Manager, Logistics Coordinator, etc.

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