Job Description
Our client is a recognized leader in the food manufacturing industry, particularly in chilled and ambient products. With a strong footprint in both Europe and the UK, they have built a reputation for excellence and innovation. As a Chilled Demand Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the chilled supply chain, from building and maintaining relationships with customers and factories to demand forecasting. The role requires a solid understanding of the supply chain within a manufacturing context, as well as the ability to manage demand effectively. As a Chilled Demand Planner, you will determine the appropriate quantities of products to be delivered to UK depots from various factories across Europe. Additionally, you will support other factories in managing their stock in the UK by providing market insights, offering necessary information, and challenging them to meet their KPIs related to service levels and waste reduction. As a Chilled Demand Planner, you will develop and implement strategies to address service and waste level challenges. Perform data analysis to support sales and marketing efforts. Work closely with European factories to help them understand the UK market and provide them with the insights they need. Coordinate with warehouses and customer supply chains to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will be either a recent graduate with a technical degree or have hands-on experience in retail or logistics. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is crucial, along with the capacity to build strong relationships with supply chain contacts to gather and analyse customer data. Strong analytical skills, particularly in forecasting and data analysis. A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and have strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. The position is based full-time in West London (Hammersmith). ~ Competitive salary around £30,000. ~ Single cover healthcare plan. ~ Permanent Health Insurance. ~ Company pension contribution. ~25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. ~ Company-provided sick pay. ~ Life insurance coverage at four times your salary. Please note that our client is not currently accepting applications from individuals on Post-graduate study or student visas at this time For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website. Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.