Supply Chain Demand Planner

LDH la doria are well established food distributors based in Ipswich with an impressive purpose-built office with a 45,000 holding pallet fully automated warehouse. LDH have over 65 years’ experience supplying the major UK supermarkets and is recognised as the leading own label supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join our Logistics team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end stock replenishment cycle and ensuring we have the right products in the right place at the right time. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with internal and external partners and a keen eye for detail and data. Key Accountabilities: Generate and strengthen accurate forecasts by analysing historical sales data, promotional insights, and statistical trends. Inventory Management: Maintain optimal warehouse stock levels, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand without leading to excess stock. Responsible for raising and executing purchase orders based on safety stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance Procurement and Shipping: Manage the entire order cycle, from raising and executing purchase orders to overseeing the movement of goods from our suppliers to our UK port of entry. Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location Supplier and Vendor Relationships: Liaise daily with international suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and haulers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries. Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents. Reporting and Analysis: Provide weekly stock and supply chain reports for your area. Monitor supplier performance and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement. Team Support: Supervise and manage the Supply Chain Administrator, ensuring they accurately track and report on shipping schedules and order statuses. Issue Resolution: Proactively communicate any issues or opportunities to internal stakeholders and escalate critical problems to senior colleagues. Competitive Salary Discretionary Annual Bonus Pension Scheme 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Hybrid/flexible working arrangements Free Parking Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Fantastic Fully Expensed Social Events inc overnight stays and Newmarket racing nights Equal Opportunities: LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. If you would like to be part of a successful Company who values its employees, then please send in your C.V. for consideration.