Demand Planner

at  LGC Group

Company Description
LGC Group is a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >2,500 employees globally.
LGC are market leaders within the life-science sector, we deliver commercially viable solutions, products and technology platforms to our customers that bring new therapies to market; optimise food safety and production. Our motto “Science for a safer world” is something we never lose sight of.
We encourage team collaboration and in doing so, we have created our own way of reaching objectives and taking care of our people. Here at LGC, we are deeply rooted in the behaviours we expect from all our colleagues, we will provide you with excellent opportunities, the latest technology and practices and we are passionate about making a difference.
Job Description
The post holder will be responsible for the demand planning of all finished products
Own all demand analysis within the business, and subsequent creation and delivery of the Demand review that will feed into the S&OP process.
Furthermore, the post holder will generate relevant departmental KPI’s, as required.

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results;
• Coordinate with Sales and Product Managers to refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions;
• Lead regional forecast reviews to review forecasts with subsidiaries/General managers
• Interact with Production Planning to communicate Demand changes;
• Input forecast data into IFS ERP to enable Master Scheduling
• Analysis of sales v forecast on all products to provide input to the S&OP.
• Own the Demand review aspect of the S&OP process.
• Provide information to support in S&OP sign off.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• To be responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate system data relevant to the role.
  Qualifications

Standardisation/lmprovem ent

• It is expected that the post holder will be able to support any ongoing projects, such as IFS improvement opportunities, that impact Supply Chain.
• Develop skills and usage of IFS ERP
• Support in the implementation demand planning improvement initiatives.
• Ensure there are documented procedures for all Demand planning processes.