Demand Planner

CIPS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (up to 10%)

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Job summary

CAF is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to lead material and services demand across UK projects and Overhaul Facilities. You will drive inventory parameters, reorder strategies, and data governance during the SAP S/4HANA rollout in the UK, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and standardised processes.

The role requires strong ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with rail/engineering environments.

Qualifications

• English language and Maths standard grade 3 or above (or equivalent).
• CIPS qualified or working towards is desirable
• Proven relevant experience in demand planning and supply chain activities.
• Experience using an ERP System and computer skills.
• Advanced Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, Formulas) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning, inventory parameters, and reorder proposals across all UK projects, depots, and Overhaul Facilities.
• Monitor material consumption for Corrective spares and define reorder levels.
• Produce and manage the weekly reorder list for Central Stores and ensure timely orders.
• Prepare and submit a monthly material reorder proposal for all stores based on data.
• Act as SAP Key User for Demand Planning and support SAP UK migration.
• Carry out periodic stocktakes and assist cross-functional teams to align with standards.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain activities

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

CIPS qualification

English language and Maths standard grade 3 or above

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community. Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers. Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we're always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be! We wouldn't be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way.

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

The role is responsible for planning and controlling material and services demand across all UK projects, including current and future Overhaul Facilities (OH). It will also play a key role in the SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring data quality, process standardisation, and a smooth transition from legacy systems.

Your daily duties will include:

• Manage demand planning, inventory parameters, and reorder proposals across all UK projects, depots, and Overhaul Facilities, ensuring material availability and alignment with business needs
• Monitor material consumption for Corrective spares and define reorder levels across the business following CAF Inventory Policies and business needs.
• Produce and manage the weekly reorder list for Central Stores, ensuring timely order placement to avoid stockouts and material shortages.
• Prepare and submit a monthly material reorder proposal for all stores based on consumption data, lead times, and stock requirements.
• Act as SAP Key User for Demand Planning, supporting implementation, testing, training, data governance, and migration activities to ensure a successful transition to SAP in the UK.
• Execute the end of warranty material acquisition procedure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent alignment with CAF SA supply chain standards.
• Produce relevant and accurate reports and KPI's requested by Head of Stores and Logistics
• On occasion carry out other activities to assist the business requirements, including support of stores in other projects (locations)
• Participate and coordinate periodical stocktaking of materials when required.
• Participate in team meetings, update trackers and KPIs as required
• Provide support to ensure the best logistics operations from Central Stores, and contribute to processes improvement and documentation
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE requirements
• Work as a team member of the Stores and Logistics department helping other areas as required
• When required, place orders on the system to pre-approved suppliers to complete the purchasing administrative process for Logistics dept.

What salary will you be paid in the role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £38,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

• English language and Maths standard grade 3 or above (or equivalent).
• CIPS qualified or working towards is desirable
• Proven relevant experience in demand planning and supply chain activities.
• Proven relevant experience using an ERP System and computer skills.
• Advance Excel User ( Macro's, Pivot Tables, Formulas)
• Previous experience working in an Engineering or Rail environment is desirable

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we've a lot to shout about at CAF.

• 25 days annual leave
• an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us)
• our generous health care cash plan
• Bike2Work scheme just to name a few