Average Demand Planner salary in the UK

We are working with a global manufacturing business based in North Manchester who are looking to expand their Demand Planning team, they are operating at a world class standard across their supply chain function and are looking for someone who wants to embed themselves in a lean, process driven team. Demand Planner - The Job: Continuously reviews the Sales/Production forecast of defined portfolio of a country or a group of countries on short, mid, and long term, in quantity and value. Orders items from production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, and follows up deliveries in order to fulfil the sales/production plan in timing and quantities.Communicates, manages, and solves actual and potential supply issues. Maintains and periodically reviews planning master data in SAP and IPB to implement adequate forecasting model, replenishment, and stock strategies. Responsible to achieve agreed SFD, stock levels and CSL, monitors ICSL, SSL for the defined portfolio. Coordinates co-packing activities with main focus on availability, saving costs, production schedule and raw material replenishment.Ensures the sales forecast input from other department is on time and accurate (promotions, launches, delisting) Continuously improves operational efficiency (process improvements, new SCM solutions, support to central tenders). Demand Planner - The Package: MedicashBupa Private MedicalFlexitimeHybrid working£35-£45kOn Site Parking Demand Planner - Expected Experience: Professional training in business administration or comparable and at least 5 years’ experience in SCM functions.2 years’ experience in Demand planning in consumer goods company or B2B is a plus Excel mastery Knowledge in SAP, IBP and BI Excellent verbal skills Good user knowledge in MS-Office Basic financial knowledge If you are interested in this job role please submit your application, alternatively giev us a call to be the first to apply

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is working in partnership with our Client to appoint a Demand Planner (Consumer). Established for over 70 years our Client is recruiting as they have expanded their operations across the UK and Europe. The role of the Consumer Demand Planner will report directly to the Supply Chain Director based in the UK. WHAT IS ON OFFER FOR THE DEMAND PLANNER; Annual Salary of c £35,000 - £37,000 - DOEAnnual Bonus of up to 15% of Annual SalaryHybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home after training is completed28 days Holidays PLUS Bank HolsLife and Health Care AssurancePension 4% employee and 6% employerOn Site Car ParkingKitchen and Refreshments THE ROLE / SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE DEMAND PLANNER; Work to plan Demands and Supply across a Portfolio of items. Working across short / mid and long term Stock replenishments. Review Stock Levels / Order ItemsContinuous review if Sales / Production Forecasts across Clients and CountriesOrder itemsReview and plan Master DataCoordinate ImportReview of Sales ForecastsBe able to work Internally and Externally across Marketing / Sales / Production / Procurement / Supply and Warehouse The role and the business offers long term security and personal development across this well established Brand / Group. To apply for or have an informal chat about the Demand Planner (Consumer) role - you can send your application through to us. Alternatively, give us a call to discuss the role in further detail. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

Do you have previous scheduling/forecast/planning and procurement experience? Do you have experience of working in a FMCG environment? Do you have strong knowledge of demand management and forecasting tools? Role: Demand Planner - Hybrid working available. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per Annum Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Purpose of the Demand Planner Role: Is responsible for processing orders for on-line customer planning, whilst managing allocated supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimum operating cost and optimum stock levels. The role entails a 50/50 split developing the current supply and demand planning processes in order to evolve the business from production lead, a necessity as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities of the Demand Planner Role: Establishes robust demand forecasts by utilizing relevant statistical tools and using market and sales information including planned sales orders, customer contracts, intercompany standing orders, promotional activity seasonality, brand changes etc;Cooperates with sales, marketing, customer service personnel to deliver accurate demand driven forecast plans;Liaises with colleagues in production planning to provide innovative solutions to supply chain issues and capacity constraints;Leads the business away from a production lead model of supply and towards a demand driven business;Organises inbound containers for the UK Distribution Centre operation in order to meet customer forecasts; taking responsibility for stock levels, availability of product and the operational costs of this;Conducts analysis and challenges sales forecasts using historical data and Point of Sales information, in order to improve forecasting accuracy in conjunction with the Marketing and Finance teams;Reports on forecast accuracy;Co-ordinates forecast updates and manages demand changes from key areas communicating the onward affect across the business;Continuously improves forecasting techniques, method and approach;Manages inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management;Is responsible for collaboration of key customers;Drives the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) cycle and reporting;Taking responsibility for Key Performance Indicators. Candidate Specification for the Demand Planner Role: Previous experience of working in a FMCG environment;Experience of working with high level of SKUs;Previous scheduling/forecast/planning and procurement experience;Sound knowledge of SAP/MRP systems;APO module knowledge;Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools;Experience of dealing with supply chain & operational issues whilst implementing processes effectively;Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; - Accurate IT and data entry skills. If you believe you have the passion and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, please contact Kathy Rusher at the Oxford Branch. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.