Demand Planning Manager

Vertical Advantage Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planning Manager for a Fixed-Term Contract in West London. This exciting role offers the chance to lead the S&OP process, ensuring alignment with customer needs while driving continuous improvements. You will manage a dedicated team, implement demand planning tools, and provide insights for executive reviews. This position promises a dynamic work environment with hybrid flexibility, perfect for professionals eager to make a significant impact in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning and S&OP processes.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process and ensure compliance for improved service levels.
• Manage and mentor a team to deliver accurate forecasts and minimize waste.

Skills

Demand Planning

S&OP Process Management

Forecasting

Cost Management

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Performance Metrics

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 skilled Demand Planning Manager for a Fixed-Term Contract role 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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