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We are looking for a Supply Chain Demand Planner to join our team with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. The department is responsible for demand planning and stock replenishment that interfaces with customers, suppliers and all departments of Best Food Logistics. Working within a dynamic supply chain team, you will deliver a great service to our customers through outstanding availability and inventory control with a consistent focus on proactive supply chain management in partnership with our customers, delivering commercial benefit through the supply chain.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Responsibility for successful delivery of inventory budget (~£3m per week) and achievement of product availability target (~99.5%+ daily)
Identify and implement initiatives that drive an improvement in forecast accuracy
Challenge and influence suppliers to generate an improvement in service, responsiveness and efficiency
Ensure issues are dealt with appropriately, creating win-win scenarios
Ensure a consistent balance of priorities and productivity between the business goals and demands of customers
Ensure all business rules developed with the supplier of the Demand, Forecasting, Replenishment and Planning (DFRP) solution meet the goals of customers and the business
Deliver outlined forecast accuracy targets across all item classifications
Accountability for the successful delivery of customer promotions and menu change activity
Leadership of a variety of customer/supply chain projects/initiatives
Pro-active support of wider business initiatives including supplier development, new contract introduction and migration opportunities
Become a subject matter expert in Slim4 replenishment system
Drive continuous improvement
Develop and enhance one best way of working
Lead training/development sessions for colleagues
Ensure customer needs are met through delivery of agreed targets (KPIs)
Ensure end-to-end and wider business context is considered as part of supply chain decision making
Work collaboratively with National Account Managers to ensure appropriate decisions/actions are taken regarding customer inventory
Requirements:
Analytical and inquisitive mind
Strong data analysis skills
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Excellent knowledge of supply chain systems and processes in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment
Ability to multi-task, remain calm and thrive in a fast moving environment
Awareness of leading edge industry developments within the wider supply chain arena
Ability to influence at all levels particularly with regard to collaborative solutions delivery
Advanced Microsoft Office capability, particularly Microsoft Excel
Educated to a degree level or equivalent
A minimum of 2 to 3 years Supply Chain and replenishment experience
Capability to demonstrate and apply industry best practice
Flexibility to work some weekends including bank/public holidays on a rota basis
What we offer:
10% Tesco discount (increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks)
20% discount on F&F Clothing
10% discount at Tesco Café
10% Booker discount
Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm
25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
Contributory Pension
1 year life assurance for all colleagues (3 years if you join the pension scheme)
Health and Wellbeing support and resources including 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP