Demand Planner

Our Client: * Our client is a recognized leader in the food manufacturing industry, particularly in chilled and ambient products. * With a strong footprint in both Europe and the UK, they have built a reputation for excellence and innovation. * The company offers a supportive work environment where a Demand Planner can thrive, taking initiative and contributing to continuous improvement. The Role: * As Demand Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the chilled supply chain, from building and maintaining relationships with customers and factories to demand forecasting. * The role requires a solid understanding of the supply chain within a manufacturing context, as well as the ability to manage demand effectively. * As Demand Planner, you will determine the appropriate quantities of products to be delivered to UK depots from various factories across Europe. * Additionally, you will support other factories in managing their stock in the UK by providing market insights, offering necessary information, and challenging them to meet their KPIs related to service levels and waste reduction. Key Responsibilities: * Ensure forecast accuracy and align safety stock levels with acceptable forecast deviations. * As a Chilled Demand Planner, you will develop and implement strategies to address service and waste level challenges. * Perform data analysis to support sales and marketing efforts. * Work closely with European factories to help them understand the UK market and provide them with the insights they need. * Manage seasonal demand fluctuations, including periods like Easter, Christmas, and promotional events. * Coordinate with warehouses and customer supply chains to ensure smooth operations. Ideal Candidate: * The ideal candidate will be either a recent graduate with a technical degree or have hands-on experience in retail or logistics. * They should be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is crucial, along with the capacity to build strong relationships with supply chain contacts to gather and analyse customer data. * As Demand Planner, you should also be adept at prioritizing tasks and making informed decisions. Desired Background: * Strong analytical skills, particularly in forecasting and data analysis. * Effective communication abilities to build and maintain customer relationships. * A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and have strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. * Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently with an ability to thrive under pressure. * A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Location: * The position is based full-time in West London (Hammersmith). Benefits & Details: * Salary £30,000. * Single cover healthcare plan. * Permanent Health Insurance. * Company pension contribution. * 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. * Company-provided sick pay. * Life insurance coverage at four times your salary. Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/17153/7. Confidentiality assured. Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website. Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website