Demand Planner

The People Co; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in the UK is seeking a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain Division. The successful candidate will manage the complete order cycle of stock replenishment and liaise with international suppliers to ensure timely delivery. A minimum of 3 years' experience in Supply Chain is required along with familiarity with SAP systems. This role offers hybrid working and various benefits including a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working

4% matched pension

4x salary life assurance

Care first plan

Free parking

Fantastic work events

Qualifications

• At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain.
• Familiar with SAP functionalities.
• Demand planning background is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete order cycle of stock replenishment.
• Maintain optimum warehouse stockholding for each product.
• Liaison with international suppliers for order delivery.

Skills

Team collaboration

SAP functionalities

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

We are working with an International high-end food manufacturer and distributor, known in their sector for being industry leaders who provide the best products on the market. They are searching for a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain Division and be a real key performer within the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping
• Responsible for maintaining optimum warehouse stockholding for each product
• Weekly review of sales data and the requirement to identify accurate forecast including promotional activity
• Provide weekly stock report for area of responsibility
• Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
• Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location
• Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
• Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents
• Daily management of Supply Chain Administrator whose responsibility is to maintain accurate shipping status for each order and monitoring of shipping schedules
• Responsible for ensuring purchase contracts are ordered correctly and are reconciled to supplier stock and sales contracts
• Communication of issues and opportunities to internal stakeholders
• Escalation of issues to senior colleagues

Experience Required

• A great people person who enjoys being part of a successful team
• At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain
• Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)
• ERP/MRP experience
• Supplier & service mindset, taking ownership to resolve issues. Service oriented attitude
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure
• High analytical skills numeracy and logical reasoning, attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships and be a strong team player
• Proactive, self-starter, thinking of the bigger picture
• Proven track record on improvement performance
• Able to adapt to changes quickly & work in a busy department
• Demand planning background

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working
• 4% Matched pension
• 4x Salary life assurance
• Care first plan
• Free parking
• Fantastic work events

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To apply or for more information, please e-mail in strict confidence, with an updated CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash

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