Job description
Job Description:
Regional Demand Planning Manager
Location: Remote
Term: 6-12 months
Rate: up to £340 per day (inside IR35, via umbrella company)
What are we looking for?
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience which could include marketing, supply planning, demand planning / forecasting, supply chain development
- Demonstrated strong quantitative and analytical experience using Excel, Powerpoint and other computer applicative
- Demonstrated experience of delivering effective presentation using qualitative and quantitative data to influence leadership behaviors and decisions.
- Experience using advanced planning or forecasting systems such as Futurmaster
- Fluency in English is required.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Demand and Supply Planning (50%)
- Lead the forecasting process for a set of defined markets which includes the integration of historical sales trends, researching of demand drivers (competitive responses, trend, substitution effects, etc), development of Statistical forecast models and incorporating marketing and supply assumptions to develop a rolling 24-month forecast for a set of defined markets.
- Interface with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Supply teams to incorporate market / regional insights and assumptions into the forecast capture via S&OP+ forums.
- Lead periodical Supply Management Review with Markets to ensure clear communication regarding forecast, forecast variances and ensure supply feasibility of unconstrained requirements.
- Custodian of the regional planning process. Must secure ontime supply plan submission to supply chain, commercial, operation and procurement team.
- Animate community of local demand / supply planners to ensure coordination of activities
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: Up to £340.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote