Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Kent based client to recruit for a Supply and Demand Planning Manager.

The role:

You will be tasked with developing and managing the coordination of the Supply and Demand planning function.

Responsibilities:

Developing, and managing the Demand forecast, ensuring accuracy improves.
Developing and managing the Supply Planning activities, ensuring improved efficiencies.
Ensure Demand and Supply planning processes are aligned.
Developing and leading of the planning team.
Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop tools and spreadsheets to assist with data analysis.
Improve processes and make recommendations for change.

Skills and Experience:

At least five years' experience in a similar role withing a FMCG Manufacturing environment.
Previous experience of setting up or improving a planning function.
Comfortable communicating across all levels.
A good understanding of both Supply Chain and Demand Planning.
Previous experience of managing data with Excel and an ERP/MRP system.

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