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Supply Chain Demand Planner
Job summary
A leading distributor based in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Demand Planner. The successful candidate will manage the complete order cycle of stock replenishment, analyze sales trends for inventory planning, and ensure communication with suppliers to meet deadlines. This role requires proven demand planning experience, strong communication and analytical skills, with a commitment to accuracy and detail. Join a growing team that values its employees and invests in their development.
Qualifications
- Proven demand planning or purchasing experience with inventory management principles.
- Customer service driven with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for complete order cycle of stock replenishment.
- Analyze sales trends and construct forecasting requirements.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure production deadlines are met.
Skills
Due to their continued success, our client, a leading distributor based in Ipswich, is currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Demand Planner to strengthen their thriving Supply Chain team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an ever-growing business who are committed to their employees.
- Proven demand planning or purchasing experience, along with a thorough understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain procedures
- Customer service driven, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT Skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel and role related software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical abilities, with a creative approach to problem solving
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling and shipping.
- Analysing sales trends and constructing forecasting requirements that can be used to support inventory planning
- Reviewing stock holding against the forecast to identify purchase order requirements
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure production deadlines are met
- Producing regular reports that will ensure forecasts stay accurate
- Co-ordinating container shipments and delivery bookings.
- Any additional tasks required by the Management teams
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