Demand Planner - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Zenith People

Zenith People
Zenith People
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

5 hours ago

Tom O´Connor

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Zenith People are looking to recruit an experienced Demand Planner for its client based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is to act as the Operational point of contact between the Commercial and Operations teams. To ensure accurate forecasting, drive optimisation of the inventory system according to pre-set targets.

The execution and follow-up of internal purchase orders with suppliers with the aim of ensuring highest availability at the lowest cost.

The ownership of logístical elements of local supply.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Ensure accurate sales forecasting. Leads the monthly sales forecasting process (in close collaboration with sales and other stakeholders)
  • Optimize inventory. Maintain inventory parameters to optimise inventory requirements which will guide Purchasing to ensure the right replenishment plans are followed.
  • Proactive tracking of actions to reduce Alarm Stock
  • Facilitate local S&OP Process.

Drive the development and continuous improvement of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) chain & logistics team to update forecast in the Slim4 or similar systems in a timely manner.


  • Execute and follow up on Internal Purchase Orders. Execute and follow up on purchase orders based on the agreed demand requirements. Ensure timely creation, submission and follow up of internal purchase orders for products delivered by intercompany partners as well as purchase orders for products delivered by external suppliers. Provide inputs in supply review meetings with Supply Planners of the manufacturing sites to ensure supply can meet demand.
  • Product Portfolio Management. Provide insights and suggestions for Product Portfolio Optimisation and classification.
  • Logistics. Organise appropriate logistics for supply of materials to local inventory and/or customers.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:


  • Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 Years Demand Planning experience
  • Microsoft Excel and MS Office proficiency
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced multinational environment.
  • ERP experience, D365 would be an advantage.
  • Understanding of import to UK

Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Demand Planner
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