MRD Recruitment

My FMCG client based in Bathgate is recruiting for a Demand Planner to join their team. As a Demand Planner, based in Bathgate, reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical role analysing data and forecasting demand. As a Demand Planner based in Bathgate, you will play a central role liaising with various departments to create beneficial systematic solutions for all stakeholders within the business. Key Responsibilities: Working with individuals, teams and functions to understand, document and signoff of model / processes that need development Liaise with Sales & Marketing - to gather promotional plans and market intelligence Production Planning & Procurement - to align forecasts with supply capabilities Develop a procedural understand of planning system and the implications of change Resolves model / system problems for internal and external customers (individuals, teams and functions) Supply Chain data analysis Lead monthly demand review meetings as part of the S&OP process Monitor forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement initiatives Identify and communicate risks and opportunities in demand plans Work closely with production planning and planning team to align supply with forecasted demand. Support inventory optimization by aligning forecasts with supply plans Some elements of supply chain reporting Executes all existing & future data integrity procedures for safeguarding developed planning / forecasting and scheduling models / processes Implement and maintain planning parameters within the system Test incoming development work from the software developers in order to ensure smooth running of the planning software Generation and maintenance of user guides for planning software Training software developments to planning team and wider audience if required. Creation of system development specifications to meet business requirements Key Skills and Experience: Strong user in Excel and other Microsoft Office Solutions Understanding of Planning systems Passionate about data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. Able to work effectively in a team environment. Strong attention to detail