Lead Demand Planner
Ref: AS2317551
Warrington, England
£50,000
- Permanent
- Demand Forecasting
- Supply Chain Planning
- S&OP Improvement
About the candidate
An experienced demand planning specialist with a strong supply chain background across consumer electronics, FMCG and retail environments. They bring strong analytical capability, ERP understanding and a practical approach to improving demand signals, inventory performance and service levels.
They are customer-focused, detail-driven and confident working with sales, marketing and wider supply chain teams to improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen S&OP processes and spot risks early in fast-moving commercial settings.
What makes them great?
- Improved Inventory Performance: Helped deliver a 20% improvement in inventory turnover by enhancing demand signal accuracy across a broad consumer electronics product range.
- Reduced Stockouts: Developed reporting tools that supported a smoother S&OP process and contributed to a 15% reduction in stockouts within a large FMCG environment.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Strong at identifying supply chain risks early and implementing practical solutions that support service levels, customer needs and wider business goals.
Areas of expertise
- Demand Forecasting & Planning: Skilled in building and improving forecasts across varied product ranges, using data-led insights to support better inventory decisions.
- S&OP & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in working closely with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to align plans with customer demand and business priorities.
- ERP & Reporting Tools: Strong understanding of ERP systems and reporting processes, with experience streamlining planning activity and improving visibility.