Demand Planning Lead - Limerick, Dublin or Belfast
The successful candidate will be forecasting activities associated with customers and products to manage the interaction between Supply Planning and customer facing colleagues for their area of responsibility to provide optimum customer experience. This role will create and manage the demand for their categories, incorporating statistics and business intelligence and other demand signals to improve service for the customers of the demand plan.
The role requires a candidate who will be:
Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details
Self-motivated
Organised and results driven
Key Accountabilities
Responsible for creating and maintaining system generated forecasts for a defined area of responsibility to drive continuous improvement to company set targets
Carrying out analysis of sales history, seasonal and forthcoming events or activities in order to generate an optimal demand signal
Manage forecasting processes at both detail and aggregated level, utilising the best fit statistical models
Coordinating with supply chain Stakeholders relative to forecasting strategy
Root cause analysis techniques to establish underlying causes of KPI shortfalls and implement improvement plans to rectify
Overlooks the governance of customer insights/business intelligence
Represents Demand Planning for projects and around the business as required
Drives a culture of continuous improvement
Subject matter Expert
Train New Starters Or Colleagues requiring support
Lead New/Lost Business Forecasting
Deputise for management
Drives Forecasting Best Practice
Takes Ownership of System/Process Error resolution
Requirements
Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous however training will be provided
Strong numerical and analytical skills required
Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible, innovative, and creative in their attitudes to all issues and areas of the business
The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
The successful candidate must also be an excellent team player and be willing to interact with both customers and suppliers
Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and outside core office hours
Sysco Ireland Culture
Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
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