Demand Planner - Fixed Term Contract

Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our team.
The role will manage the SIOP process (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) to ensure alignment among all partners including but not limited to R&D, product management, commercial, demand planning and finance
Key Responsibilities:
Develop a rolling 18-month demand plan by facilitating the process with the commercial and supply team
Manage the capacity constraints that prevent from achieving demand plan
To manage the product supply processes to ensure all orders (customer and supplier) are accurately and efficiently planned, communicated (including ATP) and delivered; ensuring minimal impact on availability and cost to serve
Convert MRP output to live purchase orders, consolidating items where possible to maximise price break opportunities
Support working capital/inventory strategies toward inventory optimisation through effective SIOP execution in alignment with demand and supply planning execution
Qualifications/Experience
Previous experience of Demand analyst or managing a S&OP or SIOP process
Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel
Strong knowledge of planning systems
Competencies/Personal Skills/Behaviours
Ability to influence and engage with key stakeholders across the business Effective time management and prioritization skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to make quick decisions based on good judgement and analysis of a situation Proficient in interpreting and manipulating complex data
Excellent communication & relationship building skills Able to influence internal and external stakeholders Strong IT Skills - MS Office
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to remain calm under pressure and act decisively Confident to take personal Initiative and work unsupervised
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