At a Glance
- Tasks: Own production planning, demand forecasting, and inventory control in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to shape the future of production planning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising processes and driving operational improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience in demand planning and strong stakeholder influencing skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Production Demand Planner to take ownership of production planning, demand forecasting and inventory control within a growing manufacturing business.
This is a pivotal role where you will bring structure, visibility and control to a planning function that is currently managed through spreadsheets and informal processes.
Working closely with Sales, Production, Purchasing and Senior Leadership, you will create robust planning processes that improve service levels, optimise stock holdings and ensure production capacity is aligned with customer demand.
This role would suit an individual who enjoys building processes, influencing stakeholders and driving operational improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities Demand Planning Forecasting
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales history, customer requirements and business trends.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with Sales and Commercial teams to understand future demand and promotional activity.
- Translate customer demand into achievable production requirements.
- Production Planning
- Create and maintain production schedules to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.
- Balance demand against available production capacity.
- Prioritise production ac...
