Senior Planner

Gibson Hollyhomes; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain leader in Cheadle is seeking a Senior Planner to manage material requirements and inventory in alignment with budget targets. The role involves collaboration with demand planning teams, oversight of assistant planners, and participation in the outlier process. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, supply planning experience, and proficiency in SAP APO and Excel. Join a well-established company continuing to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in material requirement planning and order fulfilment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to analyze demand plans.
• Oversee two assistant planners and supervise their activities.
• Engage in forecasting meetings and the S&OP process.

Skills

Supply Planning experience

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of SAP APO

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a leading global company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands. The company is very well established and are continuing to grow from strength to strength. As a Senior Planner you will manage material requirement planning, order fulfilment, and inventory in line with budget targets on a rolling 12/18-month basis.

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.

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