Demand Planner

CMS Distribution; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the Greater London area is seeking an ambitious Demand Planner. The role involves analyzing stock and sales data, managing forecasts, and supporting multiple sales teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have prior Demand Planning experience, be familiar with SAP and MRP systems, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior Demand Planning experience in a technology/retail environment.
• Experience with SAP and/or MRP systems.
• Eloquent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Impeccable administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical demand and trends for accurate forecasting.
• Communicate with sales teams for weekly issue updates.
• Produce and communicate accurate sales & forecast reports.
• Manage stock and sales reports to prevent over/under stocking.

Skills

Demand Planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree/business qualification

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Job Purpose Summary

CMS require an ambitious self-driven Demand Planner with a passion for technology. Working in a fast-paced environment, actively supporting multiple sales teams. This will include managing and supporting the supply chain, forecasting and overall demand planning needs of CMS and its Vendors. The Demand Planner is responsible for analysing stock and customer sales data, managing forecasts, safety stocks and delivery requirements, creating and loading vital purchase planning reports.

Role Responsibilities

• Analyse historical demand and trends and use latest customer or market intelligence to construct a forecast that can be used to support the raising of Purchase Orders.
• Interpret and validate customer intake and forecast plans to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in line with actual requirements.
• Communicate with sales teams and management to ensure weekly updates of potential issues.
• Produce and communicate accurate customer and vendor stock, sales & forecast reports.
• Ensure customer stock and sales reports are reviewed and any open customer or CMS purchase orders are amended as required to ensure that the customer or CMS is not over/under stocked.
• Highlight any consumer stock issues in a timely manner to ensure that aged stock is kept to a minimum and ensure timely identification and movement of surplus plant stock
• Key participant in customer and vendor planning meetings at all levels.
• Generate and seek approval of purchase orders, placement and progression of purchase orders. Analyse purchase orders and compare current inventory to prevent future aged stock issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prior Demand Planning experience in a technology/retail environment or relevant degree/business qualification.
• Experience of SAP and/or other MRP systems.
• Is commercially and business aware.
• Ability to communicate eloquently in both written and verbal formats.
• Can demonstrate their ability to go the extra mile and exceed expectations.
• Must have impeccable administration skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, whilst having high attention to detail.
• An interest and passion for technology.

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.