Demand Planner (Based Leeds 12)

Avnet; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This hybrid role offers a perfect blend of home and office work, promoting a healthy work-life balance. You will be responsible for managing stock levels, collaborating with various teams, and utilizing planning software to enhance inventory accuracy. The company values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive environment where employees can thrive. With a focus on problem-solving and analytical skills, this position is ideal for someone eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

25 Days Holiday

Free Onsite Parking

Gym Facility

Flexible Home-Working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reward Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting disciplines including DRP/MRP and inventory planning.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock holding and replenishment parameters using planning software.
• Collaborate with buyers and operational teams to improve delivery performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Time Management

Tools

Logility

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services, and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance, and repair.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Demand Planner based in Leeds 12 (West Yorkshire). This flexible, hybrid-working role gives you the work-life balance to work from home and the office, and you will be glad to know you don’t need to know about electronics!

Our team is excited about working collaboratively; we are diverse, inclusive, and strong when supporting each other, regardless of the need. There is always someone to network with and to help find answers. It's important to look after our employees and help them achieve their goals.

We are looking for someone analytical, enjoys problem-solving, and getting into the details, understands how changes in the market may impact availability, and can drive corrective solutions.

Working closely with other teams across the business, such as buying, product, and the operational side, we are looking for a strong relationship builder passionate about working together, all of which are a big part of the day in a Demand Planner's life here at Farnell Global.

What's in it for you?

Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

• A welcoming team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within management.
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.
• FREE Onsite Parking and Gym facility.
• Flexible home-working.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Reward schemes.

What will you be doing?

• Managing stock holding and replenishment parameters within the Logility planning software to meet availability and inventory budget KPI’s. (Logility experience not essential).
• Taking the lead in collaboration between buyers and operational teams to review supplier delivery performance, lead-time accuracy, and forecast accuracy.
• Generating investment proposals based on various indicators such as competitor stock, supplier high runner data, and web views.
• Proactively seeking ways to deliver improvements to forecast and accuracy of inventory planning within the planning software.
• Communicating asset-related insight to the broader business through reporting, analysis, and meetings.
• Work with Product and buying teams to support promotions, hit rebate thresholds, or generate return offset orders.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in the forecasting disciplines, including DRP/MRP experience and inventory planning.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good social skills, displaying skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness as well as sensitivity to the other person’s view.
• Ability to think and problem-solve within broad functional guidelines, where clearly defined policies/guidance are not always readily available.
• Effective time management/prioritisation skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [e-mail], Asia applicants - [e-mail], EMEA applicants - [e-mail].