Supply And Demand Planner

We are proud to partner with one of the UK's most creative and fast-growing retail brands who are in search of a Supply & Demand Planner with a passion for planning accuracy, system & process optimisation and has a pedigree of building relationships with a complex network of international suppliers. In the short time they have been trading they have grown exponentially, now an award-winning business they are entering the next phase of ambitious growth and business transformation.

What is expected of you?

• Operational responsibility for the supply & demand planning function
• End to end inventory and production planning control & supply chain optimisation
• Manage all short to mid-term 3rd party production planning working very closely with a growing international supplier list
• Run and manage short-term / mid-term Supply and production plans.
• Continuously monitor and improve forecast accuracy at a SKU and category level.
• Management of suppliers & freight forwarders to ensure optimum performance
• 3PL warehouse / Logistics management
• Responsible for supply data input, analysis and management
• Resolve all supplier issues, price discrepancies and ensure a positive working relationship
• Stock replenishment, management & reconciliation

As a successful SME going through sustained growth, it is essential that the Supply & Demand Planner is a hugely proactive individual who will lead from the front and provide the following experience -

• 3 + years of supply chain planning OR production planning experience within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of Supply and Demand planning and experience of managing a dual function
• Passionate and experienced stock / inventory professional with experience of managing complex supplier relationships.
• Advanced demand planning / forecasting experience
• Supply specialist capable of managing all operational planning duties autonomously
• Experience of working autonomously and able to meet and exceed targets
• Experience of supplier performance management, cost management & reporting
• Flexible individual able of managing end to end supply chain projects
• Superb communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hugely proactive individual, able to think outside the box under pressure
• Excellent number cruncher and solid experience with Excel & ERP systems

If you match all the above criteria and you are excited by the prospect of working with one of the most dynamic and exciting companies in the UK right now, then please apply.

Due to the number of applicants we can only respond to candidates matching the above criteria