Demand Planning Manager
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £55000 - £65000 per annum + bonus and benefits
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 2018
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planning Manager to join my client a market leading, dynamic and fast paced FMCG business based in London. My client is global business who are focused on their consumers and customer alike. Their culture is diverse and lively and are invested in developing their employees.
As the Demand Planning Manager you will be responsible for leading the demand planning team and lead in the S&OP process. You will be working cross functionally with senior stake holders and the sales teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing all elements of Demand Management including team management
- Being the pioneer to lead, facilitate and strengthen the UK S&OP process.
- Working collaboratively and cross functionally to deliver strong service to the customer.
- Presenting insights into forecasts and performance to senior stakeholders on forward 18 months sales.
- Working closely with the global Supply Chain to ensure the UK customer requirements are clearly understood & met to ensure smooth, timely supply of product to market including NPD.
- Regularly reviewing and improving system processes
- Managing team performance by setting of objectives, goals and development plans with appropriate follow up. As well as developing talent across Commercial Supply Chain.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demand planning experience at senior level within FMCG
- Experience of leading the S&OP process
- Strong experience of team management with multiple reports of various seniority
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence and relate to people from varying background
- Analytical with excellent attention to detail
- Able to effectively influence and challenge internal and external contacts
- Able to build, manage and motivate a team effectively
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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