Demand Planner
£45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits
Our client based in Royston are looking for a skilled Demand Planner to join their team. The Demand Planner is responsible for the development of capacity plans in line with annual operating objectives, and the analysis of sales forecasts and previous consumption, to position our client to deliver in line with customer requirement.
This position requires a strategic thinker who can lead SIOP, demand forecasting, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive the success of our clients organisation.
Primary responsibilities for the Demand Planner
• Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative SIOP framework that promotes effective communication and decision-making across departments.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive capacity plans.
• Optimise production capacities in coordination with the operations team, ensuring that resources are efficiently utilised while meeting customer demand and maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Proactively identify potential risks in the supply chain that may impact the balance between supply and demand. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and resilience.
Essential experience required working with SIOP and ERP / SAP (the company are moving from Oracle to ERP
Benefits for the Demand Planner
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (also extra days available)
- Medicash
- Medical Insurance
- Sick Pay
- Pension
- Flexible hours, can bank extra holidays
- Life Insurance
- Vending machines and canteen
- Other benefits available
For a full job specification, please contact Lisa Parsons