Demand Planner

The Organisation

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join a high growth food business based in Manchester. 

The position has come about due to an internal move within the business and is a great opportunity for someone who wants a grow within a fast paced analytical and forecast driven role.
 
The Role

As the Demand Planner, your role to ensure a collaborative style of forecasting is processed with the businesses key stakeholders. 

You will be responsible for managing end to end Customer forecasts, maintaining a strong relationship with internal/external stakeholders and of course reducing waste.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of the 12 month rolling demand planning forecasts. 
• Creating forecasts for the businesses different categories based on previous sales/other trends.
• Working closely with different stakeholders and teams to ensure the forecasts are aligned. 
• Continuous improvement of forecasting methods to improve overall accuracy.
• Implementation and creation of forecasting and order management strategies with the goal of reducing waste and improve budgeting. 

The Person

• 2 – 3 years demand planning experience 
• Proficient user of ERP systems (SAP)
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge (Pivots & ‘V’ Look ups)
• Comfortable working in a fast moving environment 
• Confident and proactive thinker
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Expect fun, excitement, energy and lots of room to learn and progress! 

If you’re interested in learning more, apply below!