FINISHED GOODS & PRODUCTION DEMAND PLANNING

• To ensure stock levels of finished goods are maintained at an optimum level to meet customer demand and respect space, shelf life and cost parameters
• Using a combination of Excel based data and customer portals, gather information on long term sales forecast, invoiced sales, outstanding sales orders, outstanding purchase orders and existing finished goods stocks
• Create a forecast aligned with existing financial and sales forecasting structure – handle the data in Excel to ensure accuracy between the files for cross functional use
• Generate demand requirement and issue and manage weekly rolling updates of the 12 week manufacturing plan to allow procurement and production planning activities to be completed by others
• Liaise with Warehousing and Order Processing to review orders for finished goods required and fulfilment
• Communicate with Production Planner to ensure orders are planned for production to meet required delivery dates, or where capacity is breached to negotiate revised lead times
• Communicate with the Stock Controller to ensure finished goods received into the warehouse are assigned to the correct purchase order and booked in promptly and accurately
• Completion of Supply Chain Performance Tracker statistics as part of an S&OP management cycle process

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of core processes in demand planning
• Proficiency in the use of multiple Excel files and models
• Previous experience in planning and scheduling via MRP
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to navigate 3rd party IT portals
• Experience in managing demand to achieve fulfilment
• Good communication skills with colleagues, managers and subordinates
• Ability to gather information from various sources
• Excellent planning, co-ordination and organisation skills
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 55

This is a 12 month fixed term contract which may be extended.