Forecast & Planning Administrator

Jason's Sourdough | Geary's Bakeries; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bread

BUPA Cashback Plan

Death In Service

Cycle to Work scheme

£10k prize annually

Job summary

Geary’s Bakeries is seeking a Planning Administrator to work with the Demand Planner and Senior Materials Planner. You will forecast future product demand using data to optimise production plans, reduce downtime, and improve cash flow, stock levels, and service.

You will also place orders for ingredients, packaging, and consumables, considering lead times and minimum order quantities. Key responsibilities include SKU master data, forecast maintenance, BOM reviews, and day-to-day order

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Demand Planner or similar role.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT systems knowledge including Excel.
• Knowledge and experience of using Sage 200 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master data for SKUs and BOMs; create new SKUs and adjust BOMs as needed.
• Monitor and report on changes in sales forecasts; conduct weekly forecast maintenance.
• Review item forecasts for new, existing, and discontinued products.
• Address demand-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Update reports and dashboards to review and maintain forecasts.
• Place orders for factory consumables to meet production requirements; maintain minimum stock levels.
• Assist with ordering ingredients and packaging.
• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
• Manage day-to-day orders and deliveries.
• Monitor BOM integrity and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory against target levels; minimise obsolete stock.
• Create regular statistical reports and analysis.
• Perform any other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Math & stats

Excel proficiency

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Geary’s Bakeries is seeking a Planning Administrator to work with the Demand Planner and Senior Materials Planner. You will forecast future product demand using data to optimise production plans, reduce downtime, and improve cash flow, stock levels, and service.

You will also place orders for ingredients, packaging, and consumables, considering lead times and minimum order quantities. Key responsibilities include SKU master data, forecast maintenance, BOM reviews, and day-to-day order