Demand Planner

Gcimanagement; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Demand Planner for their new Belfast facility. The role involves ensuring product availability, forecasting stock needs, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Join this dynamic team contributing to the success of Sysco in Northern Ireland and enjoy diverse career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate ordering of products to support sales.
• Forecast to reduce excess stock while maximising availability.
• Maintain a good relationship with all suppliers.

Skills

PC Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

AX

MRP

Job description

Join Our Team at Sysco – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

• We deliver opportunities to our colleagues, ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
• We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants, and bars to thrive every day.
• We deliver new thinking, technology, and talent to our industry.
• We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.

Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland

We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art “Sysco Belfast” facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.

This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

New team members will initially be based at our Lisburn Depot on Hillhall Road, before relocating to our cutting-edge Belfast facility later this year.

Join Us and Grow Your Career

We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.

As part of our recipe for growth, we are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team, in our new Belfast facility. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation, along with helping to maintain our core ethos here at Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.

Apply today

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

This role will play a key role in ensuring products are available in the Distribution system to support the Commercial Strategy and meet the service requirements of our Customers.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details
• Self-motivated
• Organised and results driven

Key Accountabilities:

• To ensure accurate ordering of products to support sales
• Forecast to reduce excess stock holding, while maximising availability
• Ensure that all product support documentation is received to support delivery
• To improve profitability within the department on excess stock and dumping
• Work with the suppliers to ensure that product supply is effective
• Assist in ensuring the Replenishment Department meets and exceeds the targets set for it
• Maintain a good relationship with all suppliers
• Liaise with Replenishment Manager on orders for promotions and forward buys
• Interpret sales reports and data and utilise this information to minimise markdowns and overstocks, freeze down, and dump

Requirements:

• Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
• Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous; training will be provided
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, innovative, and creative in attitudes to all issues and areas of the business
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays, and outside core office hours

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We understand our customers' needs and continuously look for ways to deliver value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, embracing change and supporting each other.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspire excellence and creativity in kitchens for memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change to meet the business needs.