WHO WE ARE

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Demand Planner. This role will involve providing a demand plan which enables accurate forecasting of customer demand, through the company’s S&OP process.

REASONS TO WORK AT SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
• Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
• Competitive Salary
• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Long service award scheme.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
  For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email Recruitment@sfel.com . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!
  The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country

• Working as part of the Sales & Operations planning team.
• Responsible for the input and validation of sales forecasts into the S&OP process.
• Working with sales, business development and marketing to forecast future demand – including product mix demand profile, volume and value over time.
• Maintenance of the sales forecast data within the planning software.
• Incorporate business intelligence and data analysis to improve sales forecast accuracy.
• Work with sales to create and manage recovery plans for key demand variances.
• Work with the S&OP team to identify and manage constraints, issues and opportunities.
• Monitor the current order book progress, forecast demand and delivery performance to understand impacts on forecast demand.
• Create and manage demand planning scenarios to assess risk and sensitivity.
• Monitor and analyse forecast variance and a range of other KPI’s.
• Create and manage sales / demand performance dashboard and reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support the delivery of the overall planning process.