Pod Talent is excited to partner up with a mission-driven consumer goods business who are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Demand Planner (6 months FTC) to join their team in East Sussex (3 days in the office).
In this role, you will play a crucial role in forecasting, planning, and managing the company's inventory levels ensuring optimal product cover while minimising excess stock and associated costs.
This a great opportunity for a strong Demand Planner to be part of a BCorp company with 700% growth who is very focused on the growth and development of the business and the employees.
In this role, you will:
- Analyse the forecast by using historical sales data, uplift from promotional activities, forecast accuracy performance and business targets
- Support supply planning to deliver on time and in full dispatch to customers at optimal inventory levels through confidence in the plan
- Ensure key forecast decisions are made with the appropriate amount of lead time to ensure successful execution.
- Own and present demand consensus clearly identifying the gap between demand and financial forecasts along with aligned Risk and Opportunities.
- Work closely with the strategy team to review and provide feedback on any NPD and recommend future SKU rationalisation based on insights
- Reporting as part of the monthly S&OP process on forecast accuracy and implementing changes to improve forecast accuracy over time
About you:
- 3 + years of experience in Demand Planning ideally within in Food & Bev/Cosmetics/Pharma
- SME or start up experience is essential
- Highly analytical, can build strong working relationships and has a genuine proactive and ‘can do' attitude
- Excellent prioritization & organizational skills
- High energy, willingness to learn with growth mindset
- Ability to work within deadlines/under pressure
If you want to find out more about the opportunity, feel free to apply or give me a shout at