SAP-Driven Demand Planner – Central Stores, UK Rail

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Stockport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF is seeking an experienced Stores and Logistics professional to plan and control material demand across UK projects, including Overhaul Facilities, with responsibilities spanning SAP S/4HANA implementation and data governance. The role emphasizes ensuring material availability, timely orders, and adherence to CAF supply chain standards.

You will manage weekly reorders, support ERP-related activities, and collaborate across teams to drive efficient logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning and supply chain activities.
• Proven experience using ERP systems and strong computer skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including macros, pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning, inventory parameters, and reorder proposals across all UK projects, depots and Overhaul Facilities, ensuring material availability and alignment with business needs.
• Monitor material consumption for Corrective spares and define reorder levels following CAF Inventory Policies.
• Produce and manage the weekly reorder list for Central Stores to avoid stockouts.
• Prepare and submit a monthly material reorder proposal for all stores based on consumption data, lead times and stock requirements.
• Act as SAP Key User for Demand Planning, supporting implementation, testing, training, data governance and migration activities for SAP in the UK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with CAF SA supply chain standards.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Rail/Engineering experience

CIPS qualification

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CAF is seeking an experienced Stores and Logistics professional to plan and control material demand across UK projects, including Overhaul Facilities, with responsibilities spanning SAP S/4HANA implementation and data governance. The role emphasizes ensuring material availability, timely orders, and adherence to CAF supply chain standards.

You will manage weekly reorders, support ERP-related activities, and collaborate across teams to drive efficient logistics.