Demand Planner - Distinct Recruitment : Job Details

Demand Planner – Manufacturing

Cannock – 3 days in office, 2 WFH

£28-33k per annum

Hours: 8.30am till 5pm – flex around start/finish times

Do you have strong analytical skills and the ability to use MS Excel? Are you experienced in planning, supply chain and inventory management?

I’m supporting a manufacturing business based in Cannock to recruit a Demand Planner. You’d be joining an industry-leading business at a time where they’re ramping up on investment, so it’s an exciting time in the company’s history.

You’ll be based out of their Cannock office – 3 days typically spent onsite, the other 2 WFH.

Day to day you’ll be involved in:

• Developing and implementing S&OP strategies.
• Review and analyse sales demand to better understand opportunities and trends in the market.
• Manage availability and lead times to improve OTIF performance.
• Improving the ERP system to increase forecast accuracy.
• Create reports and make recommendations based on analysis and data extraction.
• Liaise and communicate with various departments internally, including sales and operations.

You’ll need to be/have:

• Strong analytical skills and confidence using MS Excel
• Experience in a planning/supply chain function
• Understanding of ERP systems
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with a data/evidence-based approach

If you’re working in demand/supply planning, S&OP, forecasting etc and you’re looking for an opportunity make a real impact, this could be perfect for you.

To find out more, please apply via this ad. If you’d rather have an initial chat first, that’s fine – contact Chris Adams at Distinct Recruitment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy