Demand Planner / Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of fast-moving consumer goods is looking for a Demand Planner / Analyst to manage customer accounts and forecast sales in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, previous demand management experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand management is essential.
• Previous experience in FMCG is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Forecast sales using EPOS and shipment data in SAP.
• Lead weekly meetings to discuss forecast changes with customers.
• Identify supply risks and manage stock levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

People management

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner / Analyst

£27,000 - £33,000

FMCG

Irlam - Hybrid Working

Our client, a supplier of fast-moving consumer goods to the retail and trade sector now has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner / Analyst to join their team in Irlam.

Main Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will have ownership of a key customer account and will be responsible for forecasting both manufactured and purchased goods using historic sales, seasonal trends and promotional plans. It is critical that the candidate has a collaborative approach and is comfortable working in a customer facing role as well as cross functionally within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use customer EPOS and shipment history to produce accurate sales forecasts and plan these in SAP.
• Work collaboratively with the customer to agree promotional forecasts and challenge these where necessary.
• Run regular meetings with the customer and share updates on service level, supply risks and discuss any proposed changes to the forecasts.
• Maximise customer service level by troubleshooting supply issues and working with other departments to find solutions.
• Lead a weekly forecast meeting and use analysis to share proposed changes with commercial colleagues and agree these collaboratively.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the plan to help protect supply, manage stock levels and enable sales.
• Basic knowledge of all customer accounts to provide holiday cover.
• Work to established KPIs.
• It will be necessary to work cross functionally and on occasion visit customers.

Experience Required:

• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Good people management skills are crucial.
• A high level of competency in Excel is required
• Previous demand management experience.
• Previous SAP experience would be an advantage as would working in an FMCG environment.

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15746