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Demand Planner

Distinct Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 5QJ, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Demand Planner in a manufacturing company located in Cannock, offering a salary range of £28,000 to £33,000 per annum.
  • The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Excel, and experience in planning, supply chain, and inventory management.
  • The successful candidate will typically spend three days in the office and two days working from home, with flexible hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Key responsibilities include developing S&OP strategies, analyzing sales demand, managing lead times, and improving the ERP system for better forecast accuracy.
  • Candidates should have a continuous improvement mindset and excellent communication skills, with a background in demand/supply planning or forecasting.

Demand Planner – Manufacturing

Cannock – 3 days in office, 2 WFH

£28-33k per annum

Hours: 8.30am till 5pm – flex around start/finish times

Do you have strong analytical skills and the ability to use MS Excel? Are you experienced in planning, supply chain and inventory management?

I’m supporting a manufacturing business based in Cannock to recruit a Demand Planner. You’d be joining an industry-leading business at a time where they’re ramping up on investment, so it’s an exciting time in the company’s history.

You’ll be based out of their Cannock office – 3 days typically spent onsite, the other 2 WFH.

Day to day you’ll be involved in:

  • Developing and implementing S&OP strategies.
  • Review and analyse sales demand to better understand opportunities and trends in the market.
  • Manage availability and lead times to improve OTIF performance.
  • Improving the ERP system to increase forecast accuracy.
  • Create reports and make recommendations based on analysis and data extraction.
  • Liaise and communicate with various departments internally, including sales and operations.

You’ll need to be/have:

  • Strong analytical skills and confidence using MS Excel
  • Experience in a planning/supply chain function
  • Understanding of ERP systems
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset with a data/evidence-based approach

If you’re working in demand/supply planning, S&OP, forecasting etc and you’re looking for an opportunity make a real impact, this could be perfect for you.

To find out more, please apply via this ad. If you’d rather have an initial chat first, that’s fine – contact Chris Adams at Distinct Recruitment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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