Materials Planning Manager.

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to join their dynamic Services & Logistics Global Supply Planning Team. This role is vital for managing inventory investments and ensuring customer satisfaction. As an Individual Contributor, you will be responsible for sourcing, replenishing, and maintaining inventory levels to meet customer demands while adhering to budget targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and effectively collaborate with global partners. If you are passionate about supply chain management and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Service Supply Chain within a multi-national company.
• Expertise in demand planning and ability to use planning software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels to meet customer demand and business requirements.
• Source and deploy products to replenish stock in a timely manner.
• Identify potential shortages and expedite orders to mitigate risk.

Skills

Demand Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

PTC Servigistics Planning

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

While reading our job description, please remember - we understand from experience that not ticking every box on the skills sections stops many from applying. You should apply if you feel you are the right person for the job and have the ability to learn and deliver results.

Cisco seeks a Materials Planning Manager. The ideal candidate will become part of an established team of world-class supply chain professionals who manage inventory investments to support our customer’s needs and exceed delivery expectations. This position is critical to the success of Cisco’s customer experience and profitability.

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Services & Logistics Global Supply Planning Team. This is an Individual Contributor role, responsible for timely sourcing, replenishment, and balancing adequate levels of inventory within our Services Supply Chain to support customer needs, within budget.

Your Responsibilities will include:

1. Maintain optimal levels of stock to meet customer demand & business requirements throughout the life cycle of each product utilizing demand planning software.
2. Source & deploy additional products to replenish stock in a timely manner.
3. Proactively identify potential shortages and expedite orders to mitigate risk.
4. Maintain excellent levels of customer delivery.
5. Provide solutions to complex supply chain issues.
6. Continually improve business outcomes.
7. Adhere to budget targets.
8. Effectively collaborate with customers, globally.
9. Participate in Projects & Initiatives as required.

Who You’ll Work With

1. You will work very closely with Services Supply Chain partners.
2. You will report to the Supply Planning Manager (EMEA)

Who You Are

1. You are an expert in the field of demand planning.
2. You are passionate, diligent, and attentive to detail.
3. You possess exceptional analytical & problem-solving capabilities.
4. You work well with others and can communicate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment across multiple geographies and cultures.

Desired Skills

1. Demand Planning experience using planning software within a Services environment. Candidates would ideally have proven experience using PTC Servigistics Planning software, but not essential.
2. 3+ years of Service Supply Chain experience within a multi-national company (IT industry preferred)