Demand Planner (Chilled Dairy)

FMCG Chilled Demand PlannerLocation: LondonSalary: 30000 plus full benefits packageReference: GP280This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well known FMCG company whos portfolio has grown strongly in the past 5 years. They are looking for a candidate to grow rapidly as part of a close knit and supportive team with an autonomous working environment. This role would suit someone who is keen to be responsible for all aspects of the chilled supply Chain including developing relationships with customers the factories and forecasting. They are a great company to work for offering excellent career progression and job satisfaction.FMCG Chilled Demand Planner role and responsibilities:This role requires someone to be able to understand the Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment. Demand is a large part of this role. Also you will be in charge of deciding per product what quantities need to be delivered to the UK depots for several of our factories across Europe. Some other factories will manage directly their stock in the UK depot you will be able to help them to understand the UK market and provide them with the information that they need and challenge them to achieve their KPI (service level / wastage).The main areas of responsibility include: Forecast accuracyReview and align safety stocks and product management with respect to acceptable forecast deviationPut in place action plan resolving service and waste level issuesRoutine and ad hoc data analysis to support sales marketing teamsCommunicate with and help company factories in Europe which are working in push flow to understand the UK market and provide them with information about activities.Help to support and manage seasonal uplifts i.e. Easter Christmas promotionsLiaising with warehouses and customer supply chainsFMCG Chilled Demand Planner Candidate Profile:The successful candidate will either be a graduate having recently completed a technical degree or having worked in the reality of retail/logistics.They should be analytical detail driven and able to work to challenging deadlines in a changing environment. They should be able to work both independently and with the wider team and business where required. They should be able to build good rapport with supply contacts in order to acquire customer side data.FMCG Chilled Demand Planner Background:Analytical due to the forecasting and data elements of the roleAble to communicate with customers and create good relationship as a key to success. Ability to take initiative and propose ways to work betterFMCG Chilled Demand Planner Skills:Strong communication and influencing skillsExcellent analytical thinking attention to detail and interpretation of dataHard workinghighly organized and efficientStrong influencing abilityTeam worker with good interpersonal skillsAbility to deal with pressureGood project manager and ability to multi-task.FMCG Chilled Demand Planner Company Package:Health care coverPermanent Health Insurance Company pension contribution25 days holiday Bank holidaysCompany sick payDeath in ServiceIf you would like to apply for this role please send an up to date copy of your CV to as soon as possible quoting reference GP280 Key Skills Forecasting,Microsoft Access,Math,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Analysis Skills,SAP APO,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,MRP Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1