Demand Planning Manager

Vertical Advantage; London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Demand Planning Manager to join their dynamic team in West London. This fixed-term contract role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the S&OP process, ensuring alignment with customer needs and optimizing forecasting accuracy. You will manage a talented team, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance business performance. If you have a passion for the FMCG sector and a knack for data analysis, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record in leading S&OP processes and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead S&OP process and ensure compliance with customer service levels.
• Manage and mentor a demand planning team to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Demand Planning

Sales Operations Planning (S&OP)

Forecasting

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Demand Planning Tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Demand Planning professional with a passion for the FMCG sector?Our client, a leading global FMCG company, is seeking a skilledDemand Planning Managerfor aFixed-Term Contractrole based in West London. This is an exciting opportunity to make an instant impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As the Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for managing the integrated sales operations planning process and ensuring the business aligns its operations with customer needs. Your leadership will ensure the team delivers reliable forecasts, maintains optimal service levels, and drives continuous improvements across the S&OP process to meet business targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the S&OP Process:Oversee the preparation and facilitation of data analysis for the integrated sales operations planning process, both internally and with customers, driving critical business planning decisions in the EMEA region. Ensure improved S&OP compliance to maximize customer service levels.
• Team Leadership:Manage and mentor a Demand Planning team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality results.
• Forecasting & Cost Management:Ensure that the operations planning forecast is accurate, with service level targets such as On Time In Full (OTIF) and Inventory Turn being met at acceptable costs. Strive to minimize business waste and optimize forecasting accuracy.
• S&OP Process:Develop, maintain, and implement the required standards for the S&OP process, ensuring compliance. Provide clear guidance and training to business teams on performance monitoring and process improvement.
• Demand Planning Tools Implementation:Lead the implementation of demand planning performance monitoring tools within the system, such as forecast bias, accuracy, and inventory turn, ensuring effective tracking and reporting.
• Performance Metrics Leadership:Drive initiatives around planning performance metrics, establishing standard approaches for root cause analysis on KPIs such as Inventory Turn, Forecast Bias, and SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) inventory levels.
• Executive Review Support:Provide consolidated analysis and support for the executive review process, presenting insights on critical metrics such as forecast accuracy, out-of-stock (OOS) issues, inventory losses, and project on-time launch delays.
• SOP Review and Updates:Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they align with business requirements and continuous improvement needs.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Collaborate with other teams on process and system projects to enhance overall business performance and deliver results effectively.
• Process & System Optimization:Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, system enhancements, and any potential issues, developing mitigation strategies where necessary.

Hybrid working
Up to £70,000
West London

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