Demand Planner (f/m/x)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in supply chain management to optimize demand forecasts and collaborate with diverse teams across Europe. Your analytical skills will be crucial in managing complex business scenarios and supporting new product introductions. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a culture that values innovation and diversity. If you're passionate about planning and looking for a role that encourages creativity and growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Experience in planning or similar logistics role.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Maximize effectiveness of the statistical forecast.
• Collaborate with local and European counterparts.
• Analyze historical demand figures for future forecasts.

Skills

Planning

Logistics

Supply Chain Principles

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP APO DP

Demand Planning Tools

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

Demand Planner (f/m/x)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role:

As a Demand Planner for the Safety & Industrial Business Group supporting the EMEA region you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Maximizing the effectiveness of the statistical forecast by leveraging standard work, adjusting/cleansing historical demand determining appropriate aggregation for calculating the statistical forecast

• Collaborating with Local- & European counterparts (i.e., Manufacturing / Supply Planners / IBP/Demand and Supply Managers / Portfolio Managers/Regional Business counterparts)

• Maintaining demand planning parameters in Demand Planning tool

• Optimizing statistical forecast in Demand Planning tool (SAP APO DP)

• Collecting, assessing, and translating market intelligence input into demand plans

• Supporting New Product Introductions, Area/Regional Demand Reviews and SKU & Portfolio Management

• Being responsible for what-if simulations and analysis on Demand Management, supply chain optimization, improvement initiatives and project management initiatives

• Managing complex business scenarios

• Analyzing historical demand figures (Outliers errors) to derive future forecast figures based on them

• Supporting the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) strategy

Your Skills and Expertise:

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who have the following qualifications:

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineer, IT or similar

• Experience in planning or similar logistics role

• Knowledge of Supply chain principles and inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques and statistics

• Knowledge of demand and DRP planning tools as well as SAP experience (desirable)

• Excellent Communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Fluent in English - written and verbal

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include

• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certified (Desirable)

• SAP experience

Job specifics:

• Location Information - role can be located in either UK (commutable to Manchester), Germany (commutable to Neuss) or Italy (commutable to Pioltello)

• Travel expectations - May include up to 10% domestic/international

• Relocation: Not authorised

• Hybrid working model

• Working pattern - full time

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

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