Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading food manufacturer that has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to join their team in the northwest London area. You will manage demand plans and generate customer unconstrained demand and inventory forecasts. 

On Offer:

• Salary will be circa £45 000 
• Pension benefits
• 23 leave days + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid remote working options (4 days in the office)

Key responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain customer demand forecasts at agreed frequency
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure demand plans are reflective of current market trends and commercial opportunities, whilst maintaining flexibility to maximise our growth potential
• Match sales, demand and supply planning to meet business commercial targets across all territories and the expanding product portfolio.
• Develop and deliver key performance metrics within the S&OP process improving accountability, efficiency, cashflow and profitability along the way
• Prepare and facilitate S&OP meetings. 

The Candidate:

• Tertiary qualification or degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Economics or equivalent.
• Demand Planning and Forecasting experience within a FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Use of Demand Planning software and ERP experience essential (SAP will be advantageous).
• Strong personal computer skills and advanced proficiency in the use of excel, including spreadsheet tools.
• Good mathematical/statistical knowledge demonstrated capability in modelling, analysis and simulations tools.
• Agility to work in a changing environment.