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Demand Planner

Ref: AS6958934

Manchester, UK

£35,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Planning Expert
  • Inventory Management Specialist
  • Supply Chain Optimisation

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Demand Planner with extensive experience in the consumer goods sector, particularly noted for their adeptness in analysing customer behaviour trends and generating precise demand forecasts acutely aligned with market dynamics. Their professional journey has been marked by pivotal roles across global FMCG companies, regional food manufacturers, and national retailers. Their proactive engagement in cross-functional collaborations, especially with sales, marketing, and logistics teams, has significantly catapulted their ability to ensure operational synchronicity in rapidly evolving business environments.

They bring a distinctive capability to autonomously lead projects aimed at continuous improvement, making them particularly well-suited for roles where both precision and strategic foresight are critical to success.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Planning: Achieved a 15% reduction in stockouts by streamlining demand planning and inventory management processes across multiple product lines.
  • Team Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills, able to work effectively across various departments to optimise logistical efficiencies and ensure timely order fulfilment.
  • Performance Improvement: Instrumental in developing reporting tools that improved forecast accuracy by 20% and enhanced cross-functional communications.

Areas of expertise

  • Demand Forecasting: Expertise in analysing historical sales patterns to create accurate demand forecasts that resonate with market trends.
  • Inventory Management: Proven track record in refining inventory control, reducing stockouts by 15% through improved demand planning processes and cross-team collaboration.
  • Supply Chain Optimisation: Skilled in enhancing supply chain operations by improving key performance indicators, resulting in a 20% uplift in forecast accuracy.