Supply Chain Planner

Illuminate Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to analyze demand forecasts and collaborate with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in supply chain planning and possess strong analytical skills. The role includes adjusting forecasts based on trends and promotions and supporting Sales in tackling supply challenges. This position is essential for a candidate looking to make a significant impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical skills for demand forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Analyse demand forecasts and trends for actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on future forecasts.
• Raise forecasts and purchase orders for smooth operations.
• Support Sales in resolving supply challenges.
• Document assumptions to improve S&OP processes.

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

Were looking for a Supply Chain Planner who thrives on analysing numbers, building accurate forecasts , and making insights count. Youll work at the heart of the business, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Finance to deliver a world-class Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This is the perfect role for someone with 25 years experience in supply chain planning who wants to make a real impact.

What youll do as a Supply Chain Planner :

• Analyse demand forecasts, adjust for trends, promotions, and historical fluctuations, and identify actionable insights.


• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure future promotions and new product launches are reflected in forecasts.


• Raise forecasts and purchase orders for factories and external suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.


• Support Sales in resolving short-term supply challenges and stock allocation.


• Document assumptions and adjustments to continuously improve S&OP processes.