At a Glance
- Tasks: Own demand planning and forecasting for EMEA products, driving collaboration across teams.
- Company: Join a global organisation with a focus on innovation and improvement.
- Benefits: 6-month contract with potential for extension and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on demand planning processes in a complex international supply chain.
- Qualifications: Experience in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and stakeholder management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Demand Planner / Forecasting Lead to take ownership of demand planning and forecasting across an EMEA product portfolio, driving collaboration between Commercial, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to improve forecast accuracy and planning performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end demand planning and forecasting for assigned products across the EMEA region.
- Develop accurate demand forecasts in collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams.
- Lead stakeholder workshops to identify process improvements and enhance demand planning capabilities.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, analyse variances and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes, reporting and change management activities.
What we're looking for:
- Proven end-to-end Demand Planning experience with ownership of forecasts across products, markets or regions.
- Background in Biopharma, FMCG or another complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong forecasting expertise, including forecast accuracy, bias analysis and root cause investigation.
- Experience working within S&OP / IBP and collaborating across Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Finance.
- Excellent stakeholder management, analytical and continuous improvement skills, with experience using planning systems and Excel.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation on an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension, helping shape and improve demand planning processes across a complex international supply chain.
Demand Planner / Forecasting Lead in City of London employer: ANSON MCCADE
Join a dynamic global organisation in London as a Demand Planner / Forecasting Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing demand planning processes across the EMEA region. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and continuous improvement, providing you with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on teamwork and stakeholder engagement, we offer a rewarding environment that values your expertise and contributions.
