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Demand Planner
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wotton, Surrey
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
The role will be responsible for providing the business with accurate forecasts of demand to ensure the right stock levels are held on site at all times to meet customer requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop, maintain, and improve accurate demand forecasts for material and finished goods to support production and purchasing plans
Collaborate closely with the Buying and Production teams to ensure materials and products are available to meet production schedules and customer demand to achieve On Time Delivery (OTD)
Monitor stock levels and consumption rates to anticipate supply needs, avoid stockouts, and reduce excess inventory
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of components and finished goods
Lead regular planning meetings to review production schedules, inventory status, and forecast updates.
Identify and mitigate supply risks or delays through proactive planning and communication
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process to increase efficiency and responsiveness.
What you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; APICS certification or equivalent is a plus
Proven experience in demand planning, materials planning, or operations planning preferably in a manufacturing or production-driven environment
Strong analytical and planning skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets and forecasting tools (e.g. Excel, Oracle, SAP).
Hands-on experience with inventory optimization strategies, including JIT and EOQ methodologies.
Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, production scheduling, and inventory management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
High attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindsetBefore You Apply
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