Senior Planner

Gibson Hollyhomes; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Planner to oversee demand planning and supervise assistants. The role requires expertise in supply planning, effective communication skills, and proficiency in SAP APO and Excel. The ideal candidate should be highly organized with a strong attention to detail. This position is based in Cheadle, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience required: Minimum experience in supply planning.
• Skills needed: Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to manage demand plans.
• Supervise assistant planners and engage in product launches.
• Communicate with overseas offices and vendors.

Skills

Experience within Supply Planning

Strong decision-making

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of SAP APO

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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• Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to understand risks and opportunities within the demand plan
• Champion the alignment of strategy, promotional activity, and special inventory purchases, and work with Demand Planning representatives
• Participate in the outlier process with Sales and Demand Planners, and supervise two assistant planners.
• Engage in new product launches, including launch and discontinuation, and review interim releases of forecasts to react to significant changes.
• Participate in forecasting meetings and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process,
• Plan outbound and inbound shipments to support serviceability and stock levels.
• Communicate with overseas offices, freight forwarders, and vendors

Key skills required for Administrator include;

• Experience within Supply Planning
• Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of SAP APO, competent with MS Office including advanced Excel skills
• Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

By submitting your application, you agree and accept to our privacy policy which can be found on the Gibson Hollyhomes website. If you do not have a response within 14 days unfortunately the application has been unsuccessful.

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Key Responsibilities

for Senior Planner;

Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to understand risks and opportunities within the demand plan

Champion the alignment of strategy, promotional activity, and special inventory purchases, and work with Demand Planning representatives

Participate in the outlier process with Sales and Demand Planners, and supervise two assistant planners.

Engage in new product launches, including launch and discontinuation, and review interim releases of forecasts to react to significant changes.

Participate in forecasting meetings and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process,

Plan outbound and inbound shipments to support serviceability and stock levels.

Communicate with overseas offices, freight forwarders, and vendors

Key skills required for Administrator include;

Experience within Supply Planning

Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of SAP APO, competent with MS Office including advanced Excel skills

Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

By submitting your application, you agree and accept to our privacy policy which can be found on the Gibson Hollyhomes website. If you do not have a response within 14 days unfortunately the application has been unsuccessful.

Meet Your Specialist

Recruitment Manager
Fiona Taylor
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