Demand Planner and S&OP Lead

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in marine navigation systems is seeking a Demand Planner and S&OP Lead to enhance their supply chain operations. The role requires strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain or demand planning. You will be responsible for managing demand signals, improving the S&OP process, and ensuring inventory levels meet business needs. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working policy, and various benefits suited to your well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working policy

International working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or demand planning.
• Comfortable working with data and manipulating information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand signals and translate them into plans.
• Drive improvements in the sales and operations planning process.
• Ensure proper inventory levels through effective management.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with experience in driving change in end-to-end supply chain operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment? Do you drive efficiency, improve quality, and value delivery and inspire others to come along with you?

We are a global leader in the marine navigation systems industry, providing integrated technical solutions for the commercial sector.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Demand Planner and S&OP Lead. In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring that our products are always in the right place at the right time, supporting us to deliver our future growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning: Manage in partnership with updated demand signals through the business to translate and manage demand over an 18-24-month planning horizon.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the sales and operations planning process.
• Supply Planning: Manage the ERP system to translate the product business demand plan to a purchase plan at part level and safeguard the process and mechanism for purchase orders to be raised with our manufacturing partners.
• Inventory Management: Responsible for the level of inventory items across the Sperry Marine business by managing, maintaining and challenging system parameters, reviewing excess inventory and publishing reports alongside recommendations of inventory control policies.
• Life Cycle Management: Lead the transition management process: new product introduction, old product exit consistently on time and to budget.
• KPI Management & Data Analytics: Own, monitor and publish supply chain performance metrics & reports e.g., Business Unit dashboard and status reports and campaign performance. Includes development and maintaining of KPI's.
• Process Improvement: Identify end to end opportunities, engage and align with stakeholders to drive change through supply chain.
• Relationships: Develop relationships with Sales, Bid Managers, Product Line Managers, Procurement and Quality teams to understand and support their initiatives ensuring communication flow is maintained, accurate and timely.

About You

To excel in this role, you will need solid experience in demand planning and S&OP leadership, with strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

• Strong experience within supply chain, purchasing or demand planning (ideally 5+ years)
• Strong experience S&OP process implementation and improvements.
• Proven delivery of change in end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Comfortable working with data and manipulating to explain current position and next steps.
• Experience of managing supplier and vendor performance and working to deadlines.
• Experience using an ERP system and MRP systems (experience of implementation is advantageous)
• High energy, willingness to learn and the desire to get stuck in.
• Team focused with a can-do attitude and a positive, growth mindset.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail & excellent communicator.
• Enjoy a fast-paced business with a 'start up' mentality and approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute a plan.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, persistent and with a can- do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you'd love to do, we can't wait to hear from you! And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we'd especially love to hear from you if you're from an under-represented demographic.

What You Get in Return

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working policy
• International working environment
• Option for a compressed working pattern (alternate Fridays off)
• A range of other benefits to support the health, wellbeing and lifestyle of you and your family

About Us

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers.

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our company grows because of our employees' dedication and commitment to delivering for our customers, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, and investment in your future development.

We know everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation.