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Demand Planner (Supply Chain)
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner looking for a new challenge in an FMCG environment, with the opportunity to shape, enhance and lead the demand planning and S&OP process of the company.
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
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Type: Permanent, full-time.
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30. However, operational needs, and participation in an on-call rota once fully integrated, will require flexibility occasionally.
Starting salary: Between £32,000-£35,000 dependent on experience.
Benefits (subject to length of service):
- Team bonus
- Company Pension Plan with 7% employer contribution (3% employee)
- Personal Health Cash Plan
- Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
- Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan
- Life Assurance
- Opportunity for growth and development within the company
The Role
- Own and manage the rolling 12-month demand (sales) forecast with input from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring both efficiency and attainment of company objectives.
- Maintain a high level of forecast accuracy and optimum stock levels to meet sales demands with minimal wastage and order shortages.
- Lead monthly demand (sales) forecast meetings, with other commercial department stakeholders.
- Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive alignment between supply, demand, and the overall business objectives.
- Monitor and report forecast KPI data, driving improvements and reliability while adjusting the short-term forecast and any production impacts.
- Suggest workable supply chain process improvements based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
About You
- Knowledge and practical experience of supply chain and S&OP process management gained and applied ‘on-the-job’, preferably in an FMCG food environment, and/or during relevant education-based projects.
- Strong Excel proficiency.
- Experience leading and organising cross functional processes and meetings.
- Resilient and self-assured when presented with challenging issues, discussions, or people.
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make strategic data-driven decisions and propositions ideally using a Forecasting tool or other statistical model.
- Articulate in verbal and written communication adapted to your audience.
- Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadline autonomously, alerting the team in advance of any factors impacting agreed deadlines.
- Able to see the detail and present the root cause of supply chain related issues and risks.
- Being able to speak French at a conversational level is an advantage.
Why Brioche Pasquier UK?
As a company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market over the last 24 years, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK:
- Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 9 years.
- Stability & Growth Opportunities: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement either in the UK or internationally.
- Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our flat hierarchy helps create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop.