Supply Demand Planner - 11 month contract
Cork, County Cork, Ireland | Operations and Supply Chain
Description
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a balanced supply across the EMEIA region, driving efficiency and excellence.
Strategize and execute inventory replenishment plans to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce obsolescence.
Lead production planning to align factory outputs with market demand, ensuring sufficient supply across all distribution channels.
Analyse demand patterns and forecast trends using advanced statistical tools, capturing the latest market intelligence.
Coordinate and oversee supply movements across factories and regional hubs, guaranteeing optimal availability.
Track and report KPIs and metrics to continuously assess and enhance supply chain performance.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Global Teams, Logistics, etc.) to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, fostering clarity and collaboration.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain processes and systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at maximising data and tools to drive decisions.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of building and nurturing positive relationships with both internal and external partners.
Self-driven and results-oriented, demonstrating high initiative and a strong sense of accountability.
Skilled in communicating complex analytics to executive audiences, making data-driven insights accessible and actionable.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrating experience of influencing key partners.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and 'stitch' individual viewpoints together to achieve success.
Strong business acumen with ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture.
Innovative, with a proven track record of focussed problem solving and a genuine eagerness to learn.
Highly proficient in MS Excel.
Cultivate positive relationships and foster trust and confidence from others.
Significant years of experience in supply chain OR in an analytical role in FMCG or equivalent industry.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Maths, Economics, Data Science & Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant experience in a similar role is also highly valued.
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