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Demand Planner

Ref: 590475

West Midlands, UK

£38,000

  • Permanent
  • Highly Skilled Planner
  • Production Scheduling Expert
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

An experienced Demand Planner with significant expertise in production planning, stock management, and systemic optimisation within the food production industry. The candidate possesses advanced skills in using industry-standard software like SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel, making them adept at handling complex logistical tasks and data analysis. Their professional background includes impactful roles at leading food suppliers, where they took charge of implementing efficient planning systems, drastically reducing changeovers, and handling master data maintenance. This involvement not only ensured operational excellence but also catered to crucial KPIs such as volume maintenance, service level adherence, and wastage control.

What makes them great?

  • Reduction in Operational Costs: Achieved a consistent reduction in changeovers and wastage, thereby decreasing operational costs significantly.
  • Strong Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze and interpret complex data to aid in decision-making and forecasting accuracy.
  • Software Proficiency: Expertise in SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel enhances operational efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Communication and Coordination: Demonstrated success in facilitating planning meetings, which improved team coordination and execution of plans.

Areas of expertise

  • Production Scheduling: Specialized in creating and maintaining efficient production schedules to align with company demand and resource availability.
  • Stock Management: Proficient in overseeing internal and external stock conditions, ensuring optimal stock levels, and managing shelf-life to prevent wastage.
  • Master Data Maintenance: Highly skilled in maintaining data integrity across ERP systems, contributing to seamless production and supply chain operations.
  • Forecasting and Cost Reduction: Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting and order reviews which led to significant cost savings and enhanced productivity.