Senior Demand Planner
5 days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Demand Planning Expert to join our Operations team. As a key function, you will work closely with Commercial, Finance, and internal Operations teams to feed into the local and global Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) process.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in planning or analyst roles, with high proficiency in Excel and experience in ERP and forecasting systems. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills are essential for running effective meetings and building strong relationships.
- Demand Forecasting:
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights.
- Utilise statistical tools and software to create short-term and long-term demand projections.
- Continuously update forecasts based on real-time sales data, market conditions, and promotional activities.
- Inventory Management:
- Monitor inventory levels and turnover rates.
- Implement strategies to optimize inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper inventory management.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to understand demand drivers and promotional activities.
- Communicate demand forecasts and supply plans to procurement, production, and logistics teams.
- Collaborate directly with key retailers and build relationships at the planner level (alongside sales).
- Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to ensure alignment between demand and supply.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Lead and utilise portals to pull forecasts and POS sales reports.
- Prepare regular reports on forecast accuracy, supply performance, and inventory status.
- Develop a goal to hit best forecast accuracy (3-5% variance).
- Analyse data to identify areas for improvement in demand and supply planning processes.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, new forecasting techniques, and supply chain trends.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Train and mentor junior team members on demand and supply planning methods and tools.
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