Demand Planner

Reed; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a proactive Junior Customer Demand Planner to manage customer demand, stocks, and orders. The ideal candidate will utilize effective transportation strategies and must possess minimum GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, along with good numeric and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Hybrid working

Opportunities to earn bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Good numeric skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully computer literate with proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in a demand planning/supply chain/logistics environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the product range through just-in-time planning.
• Provide cover for all areas of the Supply Chain team.
• Manage relationships with most profitable customers.
• Handle the production, editing, and processing of all orders and invoices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance to maintain acceptable service levels.
• Manage stock effectively, ensuring accurate reflection in company systems.
• Liaise with third-party warehouses on stocks and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing departments.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports as required.

Skills

Good numeric skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Fully computer literate with proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Can-do attitude and willingness to support team members

Education

Minimum GCSE level qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Junior Customer Demand Planner

• Location: Norwich
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: up to £30,000

We are seeking a proactive Junior Customer Demand Planner to join our clients dynamic team. This role involves managing customer demand, stocks, and orders for our products across Europe and the UK, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining minimum stock levels. The ideal candidate will be adept at utilising transportation efficiently.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain the product range through just-in-time planning, using all available information to generate accurate forecasts.
• Provide cover for all areas of the Supply Chain team, including administration tasks, forecasting, and transport.
• Manage relationships with most profitable customers, proactively seeking new ways to work effectively.
• Handle the production, editing, and processing of all orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy against supplier, customer, and logistics documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring a thorough understanding of production capabilities, lead times, and logistical requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance to maintain acceptable service levels.
• Manage stock effectively, ensuring accurate reflection in company systems regarding location, value, and quantity.
• Liaise with third-party warehouses on stocks and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing departments on new product introductions.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Provide cover for other members of the Supply Team as needed, fostering a comprehensive understanding of team operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE level qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Good numeric skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully computer literate with proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in a demand planning/supply chain/logistics environment is desirable but not essential.
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to support team members and resolve issues independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid working
• Opportunities to earn bonus

To apply for the Junior Customer Demand Planner position, please submit your up to date CV online.