Supply Chain Planning Manager
Ref: AS2237484
Ellesmere Port, England
£65,000
- Permanent
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Optimisation
- SIOP Implementation
About the candidate
A results-driven supply chain planning professional with over seven years’ experience across manufacturing environments, covering demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, supplier coordination and production planning. They have strong exposure to DDMRP, SIOP and ERP-led planning processes, with a practical, analytical approach to improving service levels and reducing supply chain risk.
They are a collaborative leader who works well across operations, sourcing, production and wider business teams. Available to start in two weeks, they are seeking a permanent opportunity where they can continue driving planning performance, process improvement and team development.
What makes them great?
- Improved planning performance: Implemented a new SIOP process that improved forecast accuracy by around 15% and reduced stockouts by approximately 20%.
- Delivered cost improvements: Supported supply flow analysis and cost reduction activity, contributing to around a 10% reduction in operating expenses.
- Enhanced service levels: Contributed to demand planning improvements that increased order fulfilment rates by approximately 25%.
Areas of expertise
- Supply Chain Planning: Experienced in demand forecasting, capacity planning, inventory management and supply risk mitigation across multi-site manufacturing operations.
- SIOP & DDMRP: Strong understanding of demand-driven methodologies, with hands-on involvement in improving SIOP processes and forecast reliability.
- Data & ERP Systems: Confident using ERP systems, reporting tools and analysis to improve visibility, planning accuracy and decision-making.