At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead demand planning processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain outcomes.
- Company: Join Tropicana Brands Group, a fusion of beloved juice brands and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Office-based role in London with flexible working days.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of supply chain management.
- Qualifications: Broad supply chain experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
At Tropicana Brands Group we are passionate about nourishing & delighting our consumers, one sip at a time. The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.
Our amazing Supply Chain team is now looking for a S&OE Demand Planning Lead based in London! The UK&I Demand Planning team currently consists of 3 people working on the longer term base forecast, with the Commercial team adding promotional volumes in TPM.
Your Next Pour: The Opportunity & key responsibilities:
- Lead S&OE (12 week) demand process for UKI
- Adjust weekly Customer SKU volume based on customer insights and behaviours and sense check SKU roll up before submitting to Supply
- Provide the best possible short term (12 week) demand view to the supply planning teams
- Run exception messages based around priorities and review outcomes, speak to cross-functional teams to identify root causes and define actions
- Identify, take action and manage the response to abnormal orders
- Collaborate with Supply Planning, Sales, Finance and Customer Collab teams to deliver desired outcomes. Chair S&OE weekly forum(s)
- Maximise customer service by learning customer buying trends, within prioritization matrix principles
- Share timely alerts on potential risk in the S&OE horizon (Service & Obsolete)
- Track and report forecast accuracy and bias at customer & product level
- Monitor and track reasons for variances vs. plans
- Where required – communicate stock prioritisation decisions and monitor outcomes in case of constrained supply
- Work closely with the Customer Collaboration team: analyse and ensure changes in demand profiles by customer are reacted to quickly
- Feed lessons learned into the S&OP process to improve longer-term planning
- Prepare and share core KPI reports with key insights, weekly
- Lead continuous improvement review and action planning in the S&OE horizon
The Perfect Blend: Experience
- Broad supply chain experience
- Experience in demand and/or sales planning
- Demonstrated ability to lead collaboration across functions to solve complex and critical challenges
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, able to interrogate data and produce detailed insights
- Strong communication and facilitation skills to build and sustain a wide range of working relationships
- Solid understanding and ability to lead effective use of integrated SC planning systems, SAP IBP preferred
- Fluent in English
The role is based in London Farringdon (UK) and it will be required to come to the office between 2 and 3 days a week.
S&OE Demand Planning Lead in London employer: Tropicana Brands Group
Tropicana Brands Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members benefit from opportunities to enhance their skills while working in the vibrant city of London, known for its diverse professional landscape. The company values work-life balance, providing flexible arrangements and a supportive environment that encourages meaningful contributions to customer service and operational excellence.
