Demand Planner

Greystone is currently working on an exclusive basis with a global business based in Sheffield.

They seek a Demand Planner to join the Planning team, ideally someone from a Multiple Retail background.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• To analyse sales data provided by both customers & account managers to provide a sales forecast for a specialist Production Team.
• Maintenance of the forecast system to ensure the forecasts are in line with customers requirements.
• Work with the Senior Demand Planner to improve internal forecasting, liaising with Operations to ensure manageable & sustainable systems are put in place.
• Weekly analysis of EPOS (Electronic point of Sale) trends, exceptional demand & review range change activity.
• The above should be carried out with a full understanding of company inventory levels & the impact of forecasted sales.
• Monitoring service levels, liaising with Planning and Admin to prioritize the production and allocation of stock.
• Production and collation of weekly reports.
• Providing stock and production updates to customers and the sales teams.
• Assist Senior Demand Planner with day to day analysis.
• Any other duties in conjunction with the post at the direction of the Senior Demand Planner.

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Minimum A- Level Standard or equivalent.
Preferably Degree level or equivalent.

2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Relevant experience of sales analysis, and forecasting preferably within the Multiple Retail sector. Detailed working knowledge of EPOS (Electronic point of Sale) data analysis.

3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Computer Literate - Able to use Microsoft packages to a good standard, particularly Excel.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established global business offering opportunities for longer term career opportunities. They are situated with excellent links from the M1 motorway.

For more information please contact Greystone in the strictest of confidence.