Demand Planner (m/f/d)

JACK LINK'S, LLC; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in protein snacks based in the UK is seeking an experienced professional for demand planning and inventory management. The role involves strategic planning, collaboration with various departments, and customer analysis to optimize processes. Interested candidates with strong analytical and communication skills in both English and German are encouraged to apply. This position offers a dynamic and collegial atmosphere where personal contributions are valued.

Benefits

Team events

Interesting and responsible job

Opportunity to shape work with personal ideas

Collegial atmosphere

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in demand planning, sales management, or a similar role.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and demand planning tools.
• Ability to clearly present analyses and results in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal inventory levels through collaboration with purchasing and warehousing teams.
• Support sales promotions and marketing campaigns for product availability.
• Identify market opportunities to increase sales and minimize inventory costs.

Skills

Demand planning

Sales management

Data analysis

Communication skills in German

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

We, at Jack Links, are a global leader in branded protein snacks, a value-driven, family-owned business that is growing rapidly in EMEA. It started in April 2014 when Jack Links purchased Unilever's Bifi followed by Peperami brands in 2016, the Beef Jerky business was integrated, and we were able to operate autonomously in the EMEA region. Jack Link's is built on authenticity and audacity. From our North Woods roots to being the world's #1 meat snack brand, we make things differently.

But we're not just about snacks; we're driven by our core values: We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day.

Peperami isn't just a snack – it's a brand with attitude, loved by millions across the UK and Ireland.

Job Description

• Inventory Management: Ensure optimal inventory levels through close collaboration with the purchasing and warehousing teams. Monitor stock levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordination: Collaborate with the sales, marketing, and logistics departments to ensure smooth product availability. Support the planning and execution of sales promotions and marketing campaigns, as well as managing product phase-in and phase-out.
• Strategic Planning, S&OP: Develop and implement strategies to increase sales. Identify market opportunities and risks, and devise measures to increase sales and minimize inventory costs.
• Customer Analysis: Analyze customer behaviour and market demand to develop targeted sales strategies. Support the development of customer retention and loyalty programmes.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement measures to improve demand planning and processes. Continuously review and adjust processes to increase efficiency.
• Risk Management: Assess and manage risks related to demand forecasts and strategies. Develop and implement measures to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Experience: Several years of experience in demand planning, sales management, or a similar role. Experience with planning and analytical tools (e.g., SAP, APO, IBP, Excel).
• Software Knowledge: Proficient in using ERP systems and demand planning tools. Experience with data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., BW, PowerBI) is an advantage.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills in German and English, ability to collaborate effectively with various departments. Ability to clearly and concisely present analyses and results.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and develop solutions to optimise processes. Proactive approach and ability to work under pressure. High degree of assertiveness.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate within a team and support colleagues. Openness to feedback and willingness to continuously improve.

Additional Information

We are a dynamic and ambitious team with flat hierarchies that constantly faces new challenges and masters them together. With us there are no boring fruit baskets - you get:

• Team events
• An interesting and responsible job in a highly specialised growing plant in the food industry
• The opportunity to help shape your own work with personal ideas
• An appreciative and collegial atmosphere with a good working atmosphere

Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to getting to know you!

Please send us your detailed application including salary expectations and starting date by e‑mail to [e-mail]