Demand Planner Hybrid - Weybridge, United Kingdom - Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Verified Company

Weybridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

DEMAND PLANNER - WEYBRIDGE (Hybrid)
Your Role & Responsibilities will include...

Working in conjunction with Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy and reduce forecast volatility through co-ordinated innovation activity.

Analysis of historical trend, PSI and market trend on weekly basis using statistical analysis tools to generate weekly forecast. Collect and review sales forecast on weekly basis, identifying trends on fast & slow moving products.

Maintain seasonality trendand impact of exceptional market changes:
Promotional activity, national/international events.
Facilitate Consensus meeting with relevant teams to confirm sales forecast. Manage agreement and drive judgment towards realistic and accurate forecast & delivery plan. Collate, share and input weekly forecast data.
Monitor periodical performance measures and supplier/customer non-conformance to enable process improvement in the Supply Chain. Provide fact based analysis with corrective action plan

Build on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements, free flow of information and generally enhance Sales Management, Supplier & Customer working relations.

Key objective to optimize Inventory velocityand cash flow.
Weekly S&OP meeting with supplier factory to update production plan and preparing rolling forecast template

Ensure regular review and reporting of progress to Demand Planning Manager, Sales Head and European Supply Chain of progress in realisation of all relevant KPI's, identify bottlenecks and recommendation of appropriate remedial action.

Skills, Education & Experience

Prior knowledge and experience of Forecasting and Supply Chain principles, strong supply planning experience preferred (inbound into country, outbound to customer)
Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
Understanding appropriate Business Unit market is an advantage
Highly Proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas) and confident using new systems
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work assertively to debate/challenge forecasts or tackle issues and reach a consensus between all parties
Logical common sense and proactive approach to problem solving
Good presentation skills
Excellent organisational and administration skills & attributes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team Player