Demand Planner

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine navigation systems is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will manage demand planning, sales and operations processes, and inventory management while fostering relationships across teams. This role offers an innovative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

International working environment

Option for compressed working pattern

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, purchasing, or demand planning.
• Experience with S&OP process implementation.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning over an 18–24-month horizon.
• Lead sales and operations planning process.
• Oversee inventory management and KPI reporting.

Skills

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with experience in driving change in end-to-end supply chain operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment? Do you drive efficiency, improve quality, and value delivery and inspire others to come along with you?

We are a global leader in the marine navigation systems industry, providing integrated technical solutions for the commercial sector.

We have an exciting opportunity tojoin our dynamic team as a Demand Planner. In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring that our products are always in the right place at the right time, supporting us to deliver our future growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demand Planning:Manage in partnership with updated demand signals through the business to translate and managedemand over an 18–24-month planning horizon.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):Responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the sales and operations planning process.
• Supply Planning:Manage the ERP system to translate the product business demand plan to a purchase plan at part level and safeguard the process and mechanism for purchase orders to be raised with our manufacturing partners.
• Inventory Management:Responsible for the level of inventory items across the Sperry Marine business by managing, maintaining and challenging system parameters, reviewing excess inventory and publishing reports alongside recommendations of inventory control policies.
• Life Cycle Management:Lead the transition management process: new product introduction, old product exit consistently on time and to budget.
• KPI Management & Data Analytics:Own, monitor and publish supply chain performance metrics & reports e.g., Business Unit dashboard and status reports and campaign performance. Includes development and maintaining of KPI’s.
• Process Improvement:Identify end to end opportunities, engage and align with stakeholders to drive change through supply chain.
• Relationships:Develop relationships with Sales, Bid Managers, Product Line Managers, Procurement and Quality teams to understand and support their initiatives ensuring communication flow is maintained, accurate and timely.

About You

• Strong experience within supply chain, purchasing or demand planning (ideally 5+ years)
• Strong experience S&OP process implementation and improvements.
• Proven delivery of change in end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Comfortable working with data and manipulating to explain current position and next steps.
• Experience of managing supplier and vendor performance and working to deadlines.
• Experience using an ERP system and MRP systems (experience of implementation is advantageous)
• High energy, willingness to learn and the desire to get stuck in.
• Team focused with a can-do attitude and a positive, growth mindset.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail & excellent communicator.
• Enjoy a fast-paced business with a ‘start up’ mentality and approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute a plan.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, persistent and with a can- do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you’d love to do, we can’t wait to hear from you! And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under-represented demographic.

What You Get in Return

• International working environment
• Option for a compressed working pattern (alternate Fridays off)
• A range of other benefits to support the health, wellbeing and lifestyle of you and your family

About Us

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7support to all of our customers.

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our company grows because of our employees' dedication and commitment to delivering for our customers, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, and investment in your future development.

We know everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation.