Demand Planner 12 Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Teddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Teddington is seeking a Demand Planner responsible for demand planning of finished products. The role involves developing forecasts, analyzing sales trends, and coordinating with various departments to ensure effective demand management. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience with IFS ERP.

Qualifications

• Support ongoing projects like IFS improvement opportunities.
• Good written and verbal communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts for multiple time horizons.
• Coordinate with Sales and Product Managers to refine forecasts.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning team on inventory strategies.

Skills

Communication

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

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The post holder will be responsible for the demand planning of all finished products

Own all demand analysis within the business, and subsequent creation and delivery of the Demand review that will feed into the S&OP process.

Furthermore, the post holder will generate relevant departmental KPI's, as required.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results;
• Coordinate with Sales and Product Managers to refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions;
• Lead regional forecast reviews to review forecasts with subsidiaries/General managers
• Interact with Production Planning to communicate Demand changes;
• Input forecast data into IFS ERP to enable Master Scheduling
• Analysis of sales v forecast on all products to provide input to the S&OP.
• Own the Demand review aspect of the S&OP process.
• Provide information to support in S&OP sign off.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• To be responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate system data relevant to the role.

Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for the demand planning of all finished products

Own all demand analysis within the business, and subsequent creation and delivery of the Demand review that will feed into the S&OP process.

Furthermore, the post holder will generate relevant departmental KPI's, as required.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results;
• Coordinate with Sales and Product Managers to refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions;
• Lead regional forecast reviews to review forecasts with subsidiaries/General managers
• Interact with Production Planning to communicate Demand changes;
• Input forecast data into IFS ERP to enable Master Scheduling
• Analysis of sales v forecast on all products to provide input to the S&OP.
• Own the Demand review aspect of the S&OP process.
• Provide information to support in S&OP sign off.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• To be responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate system data relevant to the role.

Qualifications

Standardisation/lmprovem ent

• It is expected that the post holder will be able to support any ongoing projects, such as IFS improvement opportunities, that impact Supply Chain.
• Develop skills and usage of IFS ERP
• Support in the implementation demand planning improvement initiatives.
• Ensure there are documented procedures for all Demand planning processes.

Communication

Good written and verbal communication is essential - must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

• Be able to effectively communicate forecast/demand changes to ensure relevant stakeholders can understand and sign of periodic forecasts.
• Be able to challenge opinions based on knowledge & experience, which will involve communicating an alternative solution to the issue being discussed.
• Will be expected to report on progress of work, problems encountered, and solutions implemented.
• To disseminate knowledge gained during previous work experiences, private study and training to contribute to the knowledge of colleagues.
• To attend, and contribute fully, in various discussions/meetings within the business.

Additional Information

• The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Company.
• Flexibility is expected within the company to ensure each department/section works efficiently.
• Co-ordinate workload and support the objectives set by the Line Manager to ensure that operational objectives of the department are met and delivered within agreed timescales.

Personal Development

• Be fully trained in all required skills and participate in necessary training and development in order to achieve this.
• Participate in the IPD process and give feedback on performance.
• Provide training support to other personnel within the company as required
• Identify training needs and raise these with your line manager.