Demand Planner
Ref: AS4967098
London, UK
£40,000
- Permanent
- Advanced Forecasting
- Inventory Optimisation
- Operational Efficiency
About the candidate
The candidate is a highly proficient Demand Planner with over five years of significant experience primarily in the beauty and FMCG sectors. This driven professional combines an analytical mindset with advanced data interpretation skills to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and optimise inventory levels. Recognised for a collaborative approach, the candidate efficiently builds robust relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders to exploit full sales potential. Excelling in dynamic corporate environments, they utilise their strong command of advanced Excel and ERP systems to effectively handle both short- and medium-term planning objectives, driving substantial business performance improvements.
What makes them great?
- Forecast Improvement: Achieved a 15% improvement in forecast accuracy by integrating insights from sales and marketing teams into the demand planning process.
- Stock Availability: Contributed to a 20% reduction in stockouts through effective stock management and communication protocols at a mid-size FMCG company.
- Operational Efficiency: Successfully implemented new processes that improved forecasting accuracy and collaborated efficiently across departments to boost operational effectiveness.
Areas of expertise
- Advanced Forecasting Techniques: Skilled in creating and managing elaborate 12-month forecasts using sophisticated tools, improving accuracy by up to 15% for a regional beauty brand.
- Inventory Management: Effective in minimising stockouts by 20% through meticulous analysis of sales data and market trends for a mid-size FMCG company.
- Merchandise Planning: Proven track record in enhancing forecasting accuracy by 10% through new process implementations for a national cosmetics retailer.