Demand Planner

CMS Distribution Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology distribution company in Greater London is looking for an ambitious Demand Planner to support multiple sales teams and manage supply chain and forecasting needs. The role involves analyzing sales data, managing forecasts, and generating purchase orders. Required skills include demand planning experience, SAP knowledge, and strong communication abilities. Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational skills and a passion for technology, ensuring timely stock management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Prior Demand Planning experience in a technology/retail environment.
• Experience of SAP and/or other MRP systems.
• Ability to communicate eloquently in both written and verbal formats.
• Must have impeccable administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical demand and trends to construct a usable forecast.
• Communicate with sales teams for weekly updates of potential issues.
• Produce accurate stock, sales & forecast reports.
• Generate and seek approval of purchase orders.

Skills

Demand Planning experience

SAP

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree/business qualification

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

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CMS require an ambitious self-driven Demand Planner with a passion for technology. Working in a fast-paced environment, actively supporting multiple sales teams. This will include managing and supporting the supply chain, forecasting and overall demand planning needs of CMS and its Vendors. The Demand Planner is responsible for analyzing stock and customer sales data, managing forecasts, safety stocks and delivery requirements, creating and loading vital purchase planning reports.

Role Responsibilities

• Analyse historical demand and trends and use latest customer or market intelligence to construct a forecast that can be used to support the raising of Purchase Orders.
• Interpret and validate customer intake and forecast plans to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in line with actual requirements.
• Communicate with sales teams and management to ensure weekly updates of potential issues .
• Produce and communicate accurate customer and vendor stock, sales & forecast reports.
• Ensure customer stock and sales reports are reviewed and any open customer or CMS purchase orders are amended as required to ensure that the customer or CMS is not over/under stocked .
• Highlight any consumer stock issues in a timely manner to ensure that aged stock is kept to a minimum and ensure timely identification and movement of surplus plant stock
• Key participant in customer and vendor planning meetings at all levels.
• Generate and seek approval of purchase orders, placement and progression of purchase orders . Analyze purchase orders and compare current inventory to prevent future aged stock issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prior Demand Planning experience in a technology/retail environment or relevant degree/business qualification.
• Experience of SAP and/or other MRP systems.
• Is commercially and business aware.
• Ability to communicate eloquently in both written and verbal formats.
• Can demonstrate their ability to go the extra mile and exceed expectations.
• Must have impeccable administration skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, whilst having high attention to detail.
• An interest and passion for technology.

Skills & Personal Attributes

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.

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