Strategic Demand Planner (6–9 Month Contract)

FHLB Des Moines

Limerick

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a proactive Demand Planner for a 6-9 month contract across Limerick, Dublin or Belfast. The role focuses on ensuring product availability in the distribution system to support the commercial strategy and meet customer service requirements.

You will forecast to reduce excess stock, maximise availability, and manage documentation to support delivery while driving profitability through stock optimisation and forward buys. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous however training will be provided
Strong numerical and analytical skills required
Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and outside core office hours

Responsibilities

To ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales
Forecast to reduce excess stock holding, while maximising availability
Ensure that all product support documentation is received to support delivery
To improve profitability within the department on excess stock and dumping
Work with the suppliers to ensure that product supply is effective
Assist in ensuring the Replenishment Department meets and exceeds the targets set for it
Maintain a good relationship with all suppliers
To Liaise with Replenishment Manager on orders for promotions and forward buys
To interpret sales reports and data and utilise this information to minimise mark downs and overstocks, freeze down and dump