Demand Planner
Job Reference: CAPH
Job Type: Permanent
Date Added: 06/07/2012
| Employer: |
Cast UK Ltd |
| Location: |
Lancashire |
| Salary: |
£20000 - £25000 per annum + benefits |
Demand Planner
Based in Burnley, Lancashire
£20,000 - £25,000 + benefits
Role Profile
Our client is a global manufacturing business with a plant based in Burnley. Due to continued expansion they are now looking to appoint an experienced Demand Planner. This Demand Planning position is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products.
The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources (i.e. other consumer data). Basic forecast modelling is the responsibility of this position. This position leads the dialogue each month for their respective customers and products with key counterparts in Sales and Marketing.
Skills & Experience
This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required. Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. Knowledge of Syspro or other software related to demand planning is preferred. Experienced with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.
Client information
Our client is a global general manufacturing business with a plant based in Burnley.
Remuneration
£20,000 - £25,000 + benefits.
About Cast UK
Cast UK, a leading independent consultancy business, specialising in Management and Executive Procurement, Supply Chain, & Logistics recruitment, is advertising this vacancy. For more information on Cast UK, please visit our website at www.castuk.com