Demand Planner: Bolton: Circa £40k+: Permanent: Hybrid 1 day a week
Axon Moore is absolutely thrilled to be representing the world's number one online retailer in their sector and we are looking for a Demand Planner to join a world leading organisation on a permanent basis in their head office based in Bolton.
Since they established in 2005, they have quickly grown to become the world leader, shipping products right around the globe from their headquarters in Bolton and work tirelessly to offer customers the widest selection of products on the planet, stocking over 13,000 items from more than 30 different manufactures, including all the leading brands alongside its own brand.
Our client is PE backed and currently are operating at a turnover of approx. £12 million, though they are looking to grow to £30 million in the coming years.
If you are wanting to work for a brand leader with genuine opportunity for progression, then this is the company for you!
More about the role- Demand Planner:-
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our clients team. The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and ensuring that the supply chain operates efficiently. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management.
Key accountabilities:-
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales input – accompanied with the ordering and delivery of goods
- Implementing standardisation and improving demand planning processes throughout the business
- Develop reporting and KPIs for the management of inventory accompanied with maintaining agreed service levels within the business whilst minimising excess inventory
- Consolidate demand forecasts from various sales leads to order optimal stock levels for each calendar year
- Maintain production and delivery for key products throughout the year for disbursement to sales teams within the business, accompanied with back-order management and payment timings on the ERP system
- Strong data management skills, maintain an ordering system on an ERP with accurate data
- Communicating under/over stocks as well as time critical inventory within the business to help aid sales and customer management
- Propose end of line SKUs as well as highlighting areas of weakness in product ranges for product development
- Develop reporting and KPI management of inventory accompanied with maintain agreed service levels within the business
- Ability to monitor shipping couriers' delivery times and pricing accompanied with spotting supply chain issues when they arise – raising concerns where appropriate
- Continuously improve demand planning processes and methodologies
Benefits
- Salary Circa £40k+ dependent on experience
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays
- 1 day work from home
Please send your up-to-date CV along with current salary and notice period to or call me on if yo9u require any additional information.
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