Morgan McKinley are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to join a leading company in the FMCG sector on on 12 month contract.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in forecasting demand, ensuring optimal stock levels, and minimizing out-of-stock situations. This position requires strong forecasting skills and proficiency in both SAP and Excel to manage demand planning and inventory processes effectively.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for FMCG products using historical data, market trends, and inputs from sales, marketing, and key account management.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between demand planning, inventory management, production, and procurement functions.
* Analyze inventory data and ensure that safety stock levels are set appropriately to mitigate the risk of stockouts and excess inventory.
* Coordinate with inventory management and production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing holding costs and obsolescence.
* Use SAP and Excel to extract and manipulate data for demand planning and reporting.
* Identify potential risks to supply chain performance, such as supply constraints, economic changes, or competitor activity, and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and supply chain strategies.
Key requirements
* 3+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management within the FMCG sector.
* Proven experience in working with complex forecasting models and improving forecast accuracy.
* Proficient user of SAP (demand planning modules) and Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros).
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.