Group Demand Planner

Ref: 305689

Sheffield

£55,000

• Permanent
• 3 Months

About the candidate

A results-driven and customer-centric Supply Chain Professional with over a decade of experience in global supply chains across software, food, aerospace, manufacturing, and FMCG industries. Currently seeking a challenging role with an ambitious company, this candidate excels in optimizing operations and driving continuous improvements.

With a proven track record, they have navigated diverse aspects of the supply chain, operations, continuous improvements, sales, and manufacturing. Their expertise lies in scoping, identifying, and implementing lean efficiencies, productivity enhancements, cost-saving initiatives, and overall performance improvements. This includes developing key performance indicators, nurturing vital supplier and customer relationships, restructuring supply chains, and aligning strategies with business objectives. Adept at creating actionable plans and process maps, this candidate is poised to bring valuable operational excellence to any dynamic environment.

What makes them great?

• Pioneered the creation of S&OP and IBP processes, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and scenario planning, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.

• Project-managed critical issues, achieving a 15% reduction in lead times during the transition of core components between suppliers, positively impacting commercial performance.

•  Introduced demand, supply, and inventory planning, reducing forecasting errors by 25%, leading to better budgeting and scheduling outcomes.

•  Implemented a comprehensive training program, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity and breaking down silos, fostering a more collaborative work environment.

•  Scoped and proposed a new factory layout, increasing production efficiency by 18%, and identified opportunities for cross-entity collaboration, contributing to a 15% revenue growth.

Areas of expertise

This candidate has progressed at pace through their career, in part due to their experience in implementing change and developing processes, including S&OP processes with clear commercial gains. With strategic involvement in meeting operations needs through Demand and Material planning, the candidate has achieved strong performance in General Manufacturing and FMCG for SME's and leading International businesses. 

This candidate is an exceptionally confident communicator with experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders effectively to improve the accuracy and performance of forecasts.