Demand Planner - Chertsey, United Kingdom - Manning Global

Manning Global

Verified Company

Chertsey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, a global leading telecommunication company, is recruiting for a

Demand Planner to join their business in the
**UK.
**Position Title

Demand Planner**Position Type
Contract**Start Date
ASAP**Duration
12 months**Location
Chertsey, Surrey, UK
Contact:
Natasha Mess | **Job Purpose:

As a Demand Planner you will be working with the retail operations and commercial teams to

ensure stores have the right products and stock to maximise sales opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Continuously improve the forecasting model to ensure it is always relevantGather market insights from relevant parties to support the forecasting modelAttend trading meetings with internal/external clientsAnalysis of forecast accuracy and constantly improving the model for the futureManagement of various products categories for the concession storesBuild demand forecasts, both short and long term across assigned product rangesMonitor and analyse forecasts in conjunction with factories, retail sales & marketing and product divisionsProviding store sales forecasts to relevant purchasing teams to ensure sufficient stocks are procured for the storesManagement of various products categories for the concession storesBuilding good relationship with supply chain teams to ensure the allocation of stock is aligned to the forecastDuring peak trading periods or unexpected out of stock situations, negotiate with supply chain teams to bring forward future demand or obtain additional stock from other channelsReporting to Retail Operations Manager

Qualifications:

Supply Chain, Demand Planning and forecasting experience within a retail, FMCG businessKnowledge of advanced planning techniques
S&OP, capacity planning etc.

Advanced Excel skills essential (including pivot tables, vlook ups etc)The ability to work in a fast paced environment and enjoy working as part of a teamMust have an analytical mindsetExperience working for Consumer technology retailer5 years merchandising experience within retail