Senior Demand Planner

Reed; Lancing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts aligned with business strategy. You will manage supply planning, drive the S&OP process, and lead improvement initiatives. Essential qualifications include a degree-level education and a minimum of 5 years experience in demand planning. The ideal candidate is system literate, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills. A flexible and proactive approach is essential to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Forecasting.
• Successfully led projects and initiatives within commercial and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee execution of monthly demand forecasts.
• Prepare and drive the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process.
• Identify future supply constraints and develop options to mitigate.

Skills

System literate

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience in supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Demand Planner

£50,000 basic plus 5% Bonus.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and oversee the execution of monthly demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
• Review planning 0-12 months horizon to ensure optimal product supply for portfolios, balancing inventory levels with customer demand.
• Prepare and drive the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP), ensuring cross-functional alignment and effective decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Proactively identify future supply constraints and develop options to mitigate
• Select transportation routes to maximise economy by combining shipments
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support an efficient supply chain and demand process
• Actively manage together with other involved functions phase-in and phase-out of products
• Lead and execute projects successfully

Competencies:

• Highly system literate, with the ability to interrogate large volumes of data from a variety of sources
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to present information clearly and concisely
• Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt approach to different situations and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Must demonstrate high level of flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
• Able to work to performance targets
• Strong problems solving skills with logical approach
• Understanding of standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexible ‘can-do’ attitude needed to thrive in a rapidly growing and changing company

Essential

• Previous experience (minimum 5years) in Demand Planning, Supply Planning andForecasting
• Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience in supply chain)
• Successfully led projects and initiatives working within both commercial and supply chain
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills