Demand Planner - Manchester, United Kingdom - ALEXANDER STEELE LTD

ALEXANDER STEELE LTD

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for a Demand Planner to join a food manufacturing business based in South Manchester.

You will work as part of a small team responsible for adequate raw materials and packaging on site to fulfil our customers' expectations.

Duties:

Identifying any stock shortages and rectifying through plan amendments, liaising with the Commercial Team as necessary and highlighting any issues that could affect customer service and OTIF.
Ensure the most costeffective plan is produced by minimising changeovers and production runs.
Work closely with Procurement to ensure optimum levels of raw materials are available to achieve plans.
Assist in the management of all on and offsite raw materials and packaging.
Raise and manage purchase orders raised with the supplier base, ensuring stock is delivered on the agreed date.
Work with the Supply Chain Manager to highlight capacity constraints alongside forecast information received to ensure adequate lead time is given to both the Supply and Customer base.
Attend daily production meetings to provide feedback around targets and discuss plan changes.
Assist as required in resolving stock discrepancies and managing both slow moving and obsolete stock.
Produce and manage daily and longterm production plans.

Skills / Experience Required

Previous experience within FMCG industry (Food preferred)
Experience of planning/scheduling
A good understanding of production processes
Ability to analyse, interpret and present data being proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel)
Possess attention to detail and can demonstrate an organised and logical approach
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a fastpaced environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, but to also show a strong initiative to take on extra responsibilities and challenges when the need arises
Experience using MRP is beneficial

On Offer:

- £28,000 - £32,000 DOE