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Group Demand Planner

Group Demand Planner

Nigel Wright Group

Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days

Darlington, Durham DL3 9SD

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role is for a Group Demand Planner at a successful FMCG business with operations in the UK and Europe.
The position requires management of demand forecasts, inventory projections, and service levels for allocated brands.
Candidates should have experience in demand forecasting, stock management, and collaboration with Brand Managers.
The ideal candidate should possess strong ERP knowledge, communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach.
A competitive salary is offered, and candidates should have relevant experience in demand planning.

The RoleWe are pleased to be supporting a successful FMCG business with sites in both the UK and Europe in their search for a Group Demand Planner to join their thriving demand planning team. Reporting to the Group Demand Manager the job holder is responsible for providing effective and efficient management of demand forecasts, inventory projections and service levels for all allocated brands for all group businesses. Some of the key responsibilities are:

Demand forecasting – Identify any changes to the trend in average or period sales, ensuring variances are quickly and correctly identified and that appropriate action is taken to ensure acceptable levels of stock holding are in place to achieve both service and inventory value targets.
The generation of new item demand forecasts, taking into account available internal business and external market information, as well as the current trends on comparable products.
Work closely with the Brand Managers to identify the stock requirements for promotions and predicted changes in market demand.
Identify obsolete, slow moving and excess stock items and work with Brand Managers to ensure effective reduction of these in line with stated targets.
Identify, review and mitigate the impact of surplus inventory on order as the result of forecast changes.

The PersonWe are looking for a passionate demand planner who loves working as part of a fast paced team, the successful candidate will display the following skills and attributes:

Confidence in management of suppliers
Good working knowledge of ERP systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to strive in fast paced working environment
Career driven and ambitious

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