The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for proposing & implementing solutions to improve forecast accuracy by analysing historical data, market trends, customer information & commercial insights. Equally, to build both Long term and Short term forecasts to ensure product availability.
Client Details
Food & Beverages Company with +35 years in the industry.
Description
- Responsible for a team of two, managing one Supply Planner & one Supply Chain administrator.
- Take the lead on forecasting in conjunction with the Commercial Team.
- Hold regular reviews & analyse data accordingly.
- Interface with customer planning functions to obtain data to assist with building forecasts and relationships.
- Ensure compliance in line with HMRC regulations for all Supply Chain transactions.
- Use Budget/Forecast data to regularly review site capacity.
- Build & maintain a 12 month rolling forecast.
- Help drive continuous improvement both within the Supply Chain Team & wider business.
- Manage obsolete & slow moving stock to mitigate potential write offs.
Profile
- +5 years' experience in Forecasting & Demand Planning.
- Background in the FMCG industry or Manufacturing.
- Advanced level in Excel.
- Experience managing or supervising a small team.
- Good understanding of the S&OP process.
- Good stakeholder management and collaboration.
Job Offer
- Competitive Package.
- Hybrid Working System.