Demand Planner

The Company

This is a well established branded household named business, which have year on year excelled in the marketplace through a focus on consumer insight and strategic brand development. The business is well invested, profitable and has excellent relationships with the retailers, due to their focus on quality products and innovation. Operating within a matrix led divisional Company structure has meant that their product offering is highly extensive whilst offering UK leading Brands & Own Label Products with regional heritage to boot. With some of the most recognisable Brands within the Retail Space they serve, they are at the forefront of strong organic growth across several categories/product areas. As part of their Growth Plans they are seeking to appoint a "Demand Planner" within the Customer/Commercial Team.

The Role

Demand Planner

• To deliver demand planning & fulfilment process in line with Business key metrics and Retail Sales fiscal commitments. 
• Identify and implement change driving Demand best practises and processes. 
• To provide internal systems, processes, reports to support and improve Sales Capability.
• The role will be responsible as the champion for a group of customers driving improvements in efficiency of workings, service and supply.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide accurate consolidated Retail forecast
• Monitor and Track customer & product performance make recommendations and implement changes to the forward plan. 
• Complete monthly reporting, insight and reviews with Sales & cross functional working with Supply to ensure robustness of plan reflection, execution and delivery
• Support the delivery of the Retail Sales fiscal commitments
• Ensure business critical systems and processes are adhered to.  Drive adherence to Monthly Customer Planning cycle ensure all system and reporting feeds are met accurately and on time
• Accuracy of supplied forecast to mitigate risk and maximise sales. 

Key Customers

Internal:  Senior Team, Nationa Account Mangers, Supply Chain, Marketing, Category Marketing, Finance, Innovations, Packaging Development, QA

External: Retailer Supply Teams, Other Leading FMCGs Suppliers, Design Agencies etc

Candidate Requirements 

The Ideal candiate will have 2 years+ experience in a similar role, importantly the client is open to both Supply or Retail Side candidates. Above all Candidate must have high levels of Project & Analytical skills; as the Business is strongly “numbers/data” focused it's processes and internal communications. Of course being a Leading FMCG Player, will mean successful candidates will have access to a strong and structured career path.