Butler Rose are delighted to be working with an Okehampton based FMCG manufacturer who have a current requirement for a Demand Planner on a permanent basis. The role offers an above market salary and the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis.
The role
This role is a key part of companies supply chain team and a pivotal link between the supply and commercial functions. The purpose of the role is to provide a clear demand signal into supply chain to support factory scheduling, material purchasing and therefore optimisation of finished goods inventory. The role also supports planning and effective delivery of materials through national and international transit routes into dispatch points ensuring excellence in service and continuity of supply.
Duties include:
- Demand Planning inc. communication of demand plan
- Demand/Forecast System Management, Data collection, analysis & insight creation, challenge of commercial assumptions and collaborative action planning & delivery
- Exceptional demand event planning e.g. Promotional calendar, NPD launches, seasonal demand etc.
- Analysis & Reporting of medium- and long-term forecast changes with the potential to impact the business
- Translation of demand planning data into material planning data for procurement & manufacturing and co-manufacturing.
- Management of supply chain relationship with D2C fulfilment provider and liaison with on site team ensuring material planning and performance is correct.
- Supply Chain support for international import/export and associated transport, and procedures, working with finance and technical.
- Adhoc Supply Chain analysis and productivity identification & delivery.
To be chosen for the role
The chosen person will be a confident and experienced supply chain professional with a robust character able to switch between data analysis and implementation of insight/outcome, establishing process and challenging commercial activities and assumptions. This person has the capacity to simultaneously manage a variety of activities, is able to judge priority and keep multiple priorities simultaneously progressing to ensure our service level to customer is kept in the right place and cost under control..
The person who takes this role should possess the following experience:
- +3yrs experience in: Demand Planning, Factory Scheduling, Material planning and/or allocation, Stock Control
- Strong understanding of demand planning process, procedures and measures.
- Logistics, storage & Transport Management, inc. 3rd party logistics relationships. International logistics in a food/meat environment desirable.
- +5yrs experience in FMCG Food Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain and Distribution environment.
- D2C fulfilment experience desirable.
- Systems understanding of what 'good' looks like, but ability to build this from foundational principles and maintain performance whilst that is happening. Knowledge and previous use of ERP systems and ERP implementation would be desirable.
- Strong IT skills, including competent/advanced use of Microsoft 360 suite, specifically Excel. Knowledge of Infor M3, SAGE preferential.
Package
- Salary up to £45,000
- Monday to Friday permanent role
- Hybrid working with 2 days WFH available
- Opportunity for further career growth
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.