Job Details
Demand Planner
Sector:
Region : Greater London
Location: Cheshunt
Salary: Competitive Salary DOE, Company Benefits
Job Ref.: JW DEMAND 2944
Job Information
Demand PlannerSalary : 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 companys 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.