Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 48,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Pulborough West Sussex
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Your role will involve maintaining forecast module settings in the ERP system, conducting MPS forecast upload and data maintenance, and supporting the SIOP process by gathering the required data.
Key responibilities of the demand planner -
Conduct forecast projections per product family.
Maintain forecast module settings in ERP system.
MPS forecast upload and data maintenance.
Support SIOP process by gathering the required data. Prepare statistical analysis of Sales, Inventory, and other data.
Create presentations to conduct SIOP monthly meetings to improve revenue, on-time performance, and inventory forecasting.
Analyze Supply vs Demand to optimize Supply Chain strategy.
Identify supply and demand issues (gaps to plan), identify scenarios to mitigate, and prepare recommendations for senior leadership review.
The ideal candidate for the role will have -
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills required.
Effectively able to communicate and influence stakeholders and partners at various levels and across functions within the organisation.
Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems and logic, specifically demand forecasting and simulation modules.
Demonstrated track record of ability to deliver results through others and influence without authority.
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly grasp and interpret information pertinent to the growth of the organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
Ability to analyze data and create reports which accurately reflect the state of the business.
Bilingual Spanish and English, ability to also.
Expertise with statistics and data.
Six Sigma and LEAN certification/experience a plus.
Expertise on measuring and calculating forecast Bias.
Experience working in vertical integrated operation, low volume, and high mix business.
Bachelor's Degree required, Masters' Degree Preferred.
4+ years' experience in Customer demand and production control planning.
Ability to utilise ERP system
Proficient in Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, Power BI, Power Point, Outlook.
Experience leading demand teams using forecast accuracy and bias with statistical data to drive improved customer forecast accuracy and optimized inventory.
Expertise in data analysis and presenting to senior leaders