Demand Planner

JR United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain team. This role is vital for maintaining material availability and involves collaboration across departments to ensure effective supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, this is a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Fluent or native English proficiency required.
• Previous experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update demand plans with stock levels and forecasts.
• Conduct weekly meetings with suppliers to track shipments.
• Handle administrative tasks for non-stock purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role involves collaborating with internal teams to determine production and purchasing requirements while ensuring supplier lead times and key elements are accurate. The goal is to maintain material availability to meet business needs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update demand plans with stock levels, latest forecasts, and suggested purchases.
• Create and manage stock purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Conduct weekly meetings with internal and external suppliers to track expected ship dates and quantities.
• Identify and escalate potential delays or stock shortages, assisting the Demand Manager in stock allocations.
• Provide updates to the Customer Service and Inventory teams regarding potential short-dated stock.
• Handle administrative tasks, including processing non-stock purchase orders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fluent or native-level English proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate level).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Purchasing or Supply Chain role, particularly in FMCG or Pharma as a Demand Planner.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, ensuring smooth supply chain operations and product availability. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!