Job Description :

- As Demand Planning and S&OP Manager you will be responsible for supplying the business with a rolling demand plan, building from system based statistical forecasts and applying promotional impacts and market insight, supporting the satisfaction of customer expectations and meeting agreed business KPI's.

- You will need to build strong understanding of our markets and performance, and be comfortable with challenging assumptions to ensure development of a robust demand plan. Ongoing analysis and improvement of Forecast Accuracy is expected.

- You will manage the monthly S&OP cycle, taking the demand plan through the assessment of supply capability and operational planning to support its delivery.

- The role includes responsibility for managing the S&OP team and process on day to day / week to week basis. Become the link between the business strategy and the Inventory Planning department, ensuring the S&OP plan is executed under correct timescales aligning supply chain with commercial strategy and market intelligence.

- Reviewing and reporting on the Supply Chain "end-to-end", from supplier management and engagement through to outbound logistics to customer. Responsibility for improving supply chain processes and reducing costs.

The Successful Applicant

The Demand Planning and S&OP Manager will have :

- Demand planning experience and experience of implementing, developing and nurturing a new S&OP processes.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a broad cross-functional group to an agreed business outcome.

- Understanding of forecasting techniques and replenishment principles.

- Excellent consultative skills, and a willingness to challenge and question.

- IT literate - extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Forecasting software, ERP/MRP platforms.

- Experience of managing and leading a team.

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