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Demand Planner

Source4 Personnel Solutions
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG7 5AW, England

Salary

ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Demand Planner position is a 13-month fixed term contract based in Theale, offering a salary of ÂŁ28,000.
  • The role requires prior experience in demand planning or supply chain management, with familiarity in demand planning software being desirable.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring stock availability, managing stock replenishment, and improving supplier performance through collaborative planning.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • This position offers competitive annual leave and exclusive shopping discounts, with high potential for a permanent position based on performance.

Job Title: Demand Planner (13-Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: ThealeSalary: ÂŁ28,000Ref: VR/23374

Contract Details: 13-month fixed term with high potential for a permanent position, subject to performance.

Hours of Work:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:15pm or 9:00am - 5:15pmFriday: 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pmBenefits: Competitive annual leave and exclusive shopping discounts

About the RoleWe are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join the Supply Chain team. As the linchpin of the team, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring consistent product availability while managing inventory levels efficiently. This position involves close collaboration with various internal teams—sales, buying, accounts, marketing, and distribution—to deliver best-in-class customer availability.

In this role, you’ll also be responsible for upholding supplier performance in line with OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) measures and supplier KPIs.

Key ResponsibilitiesStock Availability: Ensure stock availability targets are met for assigned categories within budgeted inventory levels.Stock Replenishment: Manage stock replenishment, including order placement, PO accuracy, and forecasting error ratio reviews via Optimiza.System Administration: Use Sage to manage order queries efficiently and keep data up-to-date.Supplier Performance: Improve supplier lead times and reduce operational defects through CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment).Customer Service: Apply a customer-centric approach to support availability and minimize unproductive inventory.Decision Making: Influence decisions that maximize availability and optimize stock management.Process Improvements: Collaborate with internal teams to enhance stock efficiency and improve purchasing and supplier management workflows.Stock Management: Oversee the return process for excess and faulty stock.Person SpecificationAttention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness, with an understanding of the need for timely task completion.Teamwork: Proven ability to build effective relationships and respond promptly to team requests.Initiative: Proactive in managing time and daily objectives, and open to taking on additional responsibilities.Flexibility: Adaptable to changes in supply chain processes, with a supportive approach to team goals.Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel and Word, with solid numeracy and literacy skills.Qualifications & ExperienceEssential: Prior experience in demand planning or supply chain management.Desirable: Familiarity with demand planning software, particularly Optimiza.If you’re ready to bring your demand planning expertise to a supportive, fast-paced team, apply today!

Please note:As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.

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