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Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst

Posted 15 July by Haribo UK
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Role: Demand Planning Analyst
Location: HARIBO Castleford (Hybrid working- 2 days per week in the office and 3 from home)
Working hours: 38
Salary: Competitive
Position type: Fixed Term Contract (18-24 months)

Reporting to the Demand Planning and Customer Service Manager, you will play a vital role in analysing & maintaining a collaborative 12 to 18 month item customer forecast using historical, current, and projected future sales and marketing data.
The sweet stuff:

-36 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
-Market leading life assurance
-6% pension (matched by HARIBO)
-20% discount in our stores
-Discount platform – access to a range of discounts at hundreds of major retailers
-Subsidised Canteen
-Salary sacrifice – “Home Technology” and “Cycle to Work”
-Bonus scheme

How you’ll contribute to the mix:

-Liaison with Account Managers and customers to obtain and maintain customer item forecasts.
-Entry in to and maintenance of customer forecasts on the demand planning software and the upload of this information on to the ERP system 
-Completing sales analysis, including the production of reports in various formats
-Develop and build relationships with Customers supply teams to improve forecast accuracy.
-Analysis and maintain the short to long term forecasts using historic sales data and market intelligence, to enable effective capacity planning. 
-Provide in-depth reviews customers / item combinations upon request.
-Review, identify and resolve key forecast accuracy issues.
-Track promotional performance and react to any changes to minimise impact on the Business. 
-Track the effectiveness of customer promotions, reporting back to relevant National Account Managers.
-Provide cover as and when required for the Demand & Forecasting Team 
-Delivery of effective two-way communication
-Driving continuous improvement

Can you supply our essential ingredients?

-Ideally educated to Degree level or equivalent working experience.
-Previous experience in Demand Planning/Supply chain role –Preferably gained in an FMCG environment.
-Advanced IT Skills required particularly in MS Excel.
-Excellent numerical skills with a keen attention to detail.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers.
-Ability to motivate self to achieve deadlines.
-A desire to show and demonstrate initiative.
-The ability to communicate well and influence at all levels.
-Comfortable working both alone and in a team environment.

If our sweet insights into this role have got you craving a career with HARIBO, why not apply today to join the mix!

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Reference: 53090320

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