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Demand Planner
Department: Purchasing and Procurement Team
Function: Supply Chain and Facilities
Location: Warwick (Hybrid: 1 day home working considered)
Salary up to £40,000, plus company bonus, company pension, 25 days holiday, plus other benefits including healthcare scheme after a qualifying period.
Sector: Specialist assembly, distribution and installation
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Join the Team as a Demand Planner - Shape the Future of their Supply Chain!
Are you a detail-driven planner with a passion for optimising supply chains? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you! We're on the lookout for a proactive Demand Planner to take charge of forecasting product demand, ensuring optimal stock levels, and keeping the supply chain running like a well-oiled machine.
Why You'll Love This Role
Impactful Work
- Play a critical role in ensuring seamless product availability while minimising excess stock.
Room to Grow
- Be part of a forward-thinking team, with opportunities to improve processes and shape the way they manage demand.
Collaborative Culture
- Work closely with suppliers, sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to drive supply chain excellence.
Your Key Responsibilities
Master Demand Planning & Forecasting
Use your analytical skills to create precise demand forecasts based on sales data and market trends. Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries from key suppliers.
Drive Supply Chain Efficiency
Manage stock purchasing, ensuring compliance with
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Monitor supplier performance and tackle supply chain issues head-on. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times and enhance efficiency.
Data Integrity & System Management
Set up new parts and maintain accurate data in the planning system. Conduct regular audits to ensure system integrity and correct discrepancies promptly.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Track key KPIs, proactively addressing any performance deviations. Engage colleagues in maximising the use of the ERP system to better serve customers.
Contribute to business-wide projects, supporting the evolution of the supply chain.
Your Biggest Challenges (And Why You'll Love Solving Them!)
Staying ahead of demand: Predicting trends and adjusting plans accordingly.
Managing data intricacies: Balancing large datasets without losing focus on the details.
Navigating supply chain disruptions: Finding solutions when suppliers face challenges.
Cost control: Keeping stock levels optimized while tackling rising prices.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Essential
Proven demand planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of NAV database management, part numbering, and BOMs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
A keen eye for detail and ability to spot discrepancies.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable
A technical understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques
Experience implementing process improvements in supply chain management.
Who You'll Work With
Internal: Sales, Customer Service, Technical, Warehouse, Finance.
External: Key suppliers and partners supporting our supply chain.
Decision-Making & Ownership
As a Demand Planner, you'll have the autonomy to: Chase suppliers and resolve delivery issues.
Address non-conformance and performance issues with suppliers.
Set stock level parameters to maintain optimal inventory.
Implement enhancements to the demand planning system.
Your Key Performance Success Areas
Planning & Organising: Logical, well-structured planning to drive efficiency.
Initiative: Proactively solving problems and making sound decisions.
Work Quality: Maintaining high accuracy and spotting inconsistencies.
Customer Focus: Anticipating customer needs and delivering solutions.
Communication: Building strong relationships internally and externally.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a proactive, analytical thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence, we want you on their team! Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
