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Demand Planner

Salary : Competitive DOE & Company Benefits

Location - Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Our client has an exciting new opportunity to join their rapidly expanding FMCG business as a Demand Planner. The role will see you join the company in this exciting new function within the business which is a key role for them and their continued growth plans short & long term.

The Role:

The main objective will be to maximise sales turnover and to ensure the company obtains the best possible returns, while maintaining and improving the company�s margin target aspirations.

Main Duties:

� Create and develop medium term seasonal programmes (6 months rolling) for all customers by matching food production curves with optimal sales plans.
� Allocation of volumes of fruit crops to customers.
� Scenario planning/modelling in order to identify the best sales opportunities .
� Regular reporting to the business, including the identification of missed sales opportunities and finding ways to optimize sales wherever possible.
� Data collation and coordination from different sources to interpret trends and patterns within the data and analyze results.


Experience Required:

� BSc in a related discipline (2.1 minimum).
� Minimum 3 years� experience in demand planning and/or forecasting.
� Experience in pricing and promotion analysis would be greatly advantageous, as well as an understanding of promotional strategies.
� Experience of the fruit or fresh produce industry would be desirable.
� Very strong data analytical ability.
� IT skills : highly proficient and advanced level of Excel. Experience working with Navision (desirable).


The Person:

� A team player
� A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
� Able to adapt to a fast paced environment.
� Proven Time Management skills: Accustomed to working with and meeting time critical deadlines.
� Resilient. Accustomed to Problem Solving. Flexible.
� Strong with attention to detail and analytical skills. Accustomed to working with and interpreting data.
� Enthusiasm is a must, as well as being open minded, embracing change and innovation.