Demand Planner

Ref: 609824

West Midlands, UK

£35,000

• Permanent
• Supply Chain Efficiency
• Strategic Demand Planning
• Operational Improvement

About the candidate

This Demand Planner is a highly motivated professional with an exceptional track record in managing business-critical planning, forecasting, and availability tasks within the supply chain sector. With a rich history of working in dynamic environments, this candidate has demonstrated a robust capability in stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration which has notably bolstered operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Their recent role in a prominent beverage production company in Birmingham has further honed their skills, including the management of comprehensive 8-week production plans and the successful coordination with material planners and suppliers to enhance material availability and reduce downtime.

What makes them great?

• Strategic Planning: Managed an 8-week production schedule, successfully reducing planned downtime by 2% through strategic adjustments.
• Efficiency Improvements: Instrumental in reducing line delays and increasing forecast accuracy for a key can supplier, directly impacting operational success.
• Cost Savings: Through diligent monitoring and strategic planning, helped to reduce total supply-affected SKUs from 52 to 31 within a year.

Areas of expertise

• Demand Planning: Skilled in leveraging SAP/4 HANA for effective production planning and scheduling across multiple manufacturing sites. Proficient in using sales forecasts and product campaigns to optimise line efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication skills, adept at facilitating discussions and collaborations across various levels of an organisation to drive continuous improvement and resolve supply chain issues.
• Problem-solving: Proven ability to navigate and adapt in rapidly changing environments, ensuring continuous supply chain stability.