Demand Planner
Birmingham, England
£60,000
- Permanent
- Supply Chain Excellence
- Forecast Accuracy Improvement
- Inventory Optimization
About the candidate
The candidate is a dedicated Demand Planner with a strong background in demand planning and supply chain management, passionate about accurate forecasting and efficient inventory management. With extensive experience in varied sectors including consumer goods and retail, they bring deep insights into market trends, performance analytics, and strategic stock allocations. This professional excels in high-pressure environments and adapts swiftly to the dynamic needs of supply chains, consistently focusing on maximizing product availability while minimising waste.
Throughout their career, the candidate has demonstrated an exceptional ability to foster stakeholder relationships and facilitate cross-functional team collaborations. They are technologically adept, proficient in industry-standard tools like SAP and Excel, which enhances their strategic implementations in supply chain operations.
What makes them great?
- Improved Forecast Accuracy: Played a key role in enhancing forecast accuracy and service levels in a regional consumer goods setting.
- Reduction in Stock Levels: Initiated and implemented tools that led to a 15% decrease in excess inventory at a national distribution centre, maintaining high service levels.
Areas of expertise
- Advanced Forecasting Techniques: Utilises historical sales data and market intelligence to develop volume and sales forecasts, enhancing accuracy in planning.
- Multi-Department Collaboration: Leads S&OP meetings and works closely with sales, logistics, and supply teams to secure consensus on supply chain strategies.
- Inventory Optimization: Skilled in implementing strategies and tools to monitor and optimize inventory levels, reducing excess and mitigating stock-outs.