Demand Planner

Florida Motorcycle Training and Sales; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Demand Planner in Milton Keynes, where you'll align supply chain operations with customer demand. You'll lead forecasting analyses, drive S&OP processes, and work in a supportive environment offering opportunities for professional growth.

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

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain and S&OP process management.
• Experience leading cross-functional processes.
• Ability to analyse data and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and operations planning processes.
• Monitor and report KPI data from stakeholders.
• Suggest supply chain process improvements based on analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization

Knowledge of supply chain

FMCG experience

Education

Relevant education 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 £32,000-£35,000 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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