Demand Planner

Job Title: Demand Planner
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Location: Hull

OVERVIEW:
Edwards & Pearce are looking to recruit an experienced Demand Planner to build a robust demand plan for ensuring that full availability is maintained on stock to maximise sales.

The Main Duties of the Demand Planner will include but not be limited to:
*Ensure high levels of planning accuracy by monitoring stock levels and producing accurate reports on shortages and availability
*Build relationships with suppliers and liaise with them to ensure the timely delivery of stock
*Analyse data and reports to produce accurate stock order sheets and work closely with the purchasing departments to ensure accurate stock levels are maintained
*Ensure all stock monitoring systems are updated
*Liaise with various internal departments to ensure forecasts are accurate and maximum sales are achieved.
*Create a monthly cycle checklist to ensure focus areas are covered, and document all key forecasting assumptions.
*Manage the supply in on a timely and cost effective basis negotiating the best supply plan solutions to meet demand, stock and sales targets.

The Demand Planner with have the following attributes:
*Strong Demand Planning experience
*Previous experience working within a stock planning/analyst role
*Good organisation skills, able to priortise and work effectively to deadlines within a sometimes pressurised environment
*Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority as well as liaise effectively with other departments
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
*A flexible and 'can do' working style
*Degree in supply chain or similar preferred but not essential
*FMCG or manufacturing experience would be an advantage
*Other supply chain planning and logistics experience

If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV preferably in Microsoft Word format to us including your full postal address and contact telephone numbers.
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THE CONSULTANCY
*Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment
*Established in 1998
*Employ approx 30 staff
*2 offices in Doncaster & Hull
*Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
*Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organisations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients
*From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments