Demand Planner / Analyst

£27,000 - £33,000

FMCG

Irlam - Hybrid Working

Our client, a supplier of fast-moving consumer goods to the retail and trade sector now has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner / Analyst to join their team in Irlam.

Main Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will have ownership of a key customer account and will be responsible for forecasting both manufactured and purchased goods using historic sales, seasonal trends and promotional plans. It is critical that the candidate has a collaborative approach and is comfortable working in a customer facing role as well as cross functionally within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

* Use customer EPOS and shipment history to produce accurate sales forecasts and plan these in SAP.

* Work collaboratively with the customer to agree promotional forecasts and challenge these where necessary.

* Run regular meetings with the customer and share updates on service level, supply risks and discuss any proposed changes to the forecasts.

* Maximise customer service level by troubleshooting supply issues and working with other departments to find solutions.

* Lead a weekly forecast meeting and use analysis to share proposed changes with commercial colleagues and agree these collaboratively.

* Identify risks and opportunities within the plan to help protect supply, manage stock levels and enable sales.

* Basic knowledge of all customer accounts to provide holiday cover.

* Work to established KPIs.

* It will be necessary to work cross functionally and on occasion visit customers.

Experience Required:

* High attention to detail.

* Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

* Good people management skills are crucial.

* A high level of competency in Excel is required

* Previous demand management experience.

* Previous SAP experience would be an advantage as would working in an FMCG environment.

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15746