Job Ref: 215969323

Date: 2022-03-04 16:46:09

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My client is looking to expand their busy Operations Team and are recruiting for a Demand Planner – who will oversee stock planning and ordering across a range of food products and suppliers from around the world.

The right candidate will ideally have 2-3 years in a Demand Planning or Stock Control role, preferably within the food industry.

Please see full job spec below:

Ownership of stock planning and ordering across a range of products and suppliers in accordance with agreed KPI's.

· Provide forecasts where required to suppliers and to continually strive to improve processes and accuracy.
· Liaising with suppliers/Brand Partners to ensure agreed lead times are maintained to ensure optimum stock flow through the business.
· Manage and support new product launches and discontinuations with Marketing and Customer Services to ensure timely actions are taken.
· Provide ongoing information to Marketing, Customer Services and senior managers regarding stock issues and any recommendations to aid the management thereof.
· To support the accuracy of stock levels by constant stock checks across the whole product range.
· Work closely with Marketing / Sales Teams managing inventory and stock flow paying close attention to short dated or slow-moving stock to ensure timely action is taken to avoid stock write off's or significant overstocks.

· Ideally 2-3 years in a Demand Planning or Stock Control role, preferably within the food industry.
· Background of working closely with key suppliers / Brand Partners on their forecasts and requirements.
· Highly analytical, accurate and commercial whilst demonstrating a passion for product and consumer goods.
· Must have good organisational skills and be able to multi-task in a fast-moving demanding role.
· Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and overcome these confidently and effectively.
· A good level of numeracy and understanding for both Excel and Word.
· Excellent communication skills at all levels both verbal and written, both internally and externally.

*Please note this role is office-based

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