Average Demand Planner salary in the UK

Why Greencore? At Greencore, we are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, dedicated to making everyday taste better. We supply the major supermarkets across the UK, along with convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice, and other retailers. We hold strong market positions in various categories, including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, ready meals, soups and sauces, quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22, we manufactured 795 million sandwiches and other food-to-go products, 127 million chilled prepared meals, and 249 million bottles of cooking sauces, pickles, and condiments. We manage over 10,600 direct-to-store deliveries daily. Our 21 world-class manufacturing units are spread across 16 locations in the UK, boasting industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated £1.7 billion in revenue in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. At Greencore, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a great working environment and are committed to the development of all our colleagues. We have seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work in the past year. Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your growth and development. We have an interim opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our Central Functions Supply Chain Team to cover a period of maternity leave. The Role: To identify and implement optimum plans and schedules that deliver stock and service targets and/or procure materials / labour to organise production in line with customer needs Key Accountabilities: Utilise available planning systems to convert sales forecasts into achievable production and material plans and schedules that optimally balance customer service and operational cost efficiencyManage risks within the plan and amend orders where possible /practical to achieve customer service and stock targetsShare forecasts with suppliers and work with them to resolve issues with materials availabilityMeasure, minimise and publish expected obsolete/over stocks (finished product and/or raw materials)Manage ongoing communication with the operations teams to ensure accurate exchange of informationPropose and implement continuous improvements in own areaTranslate production plans into labour requirements and convert them into labour ordersTranslate production plans into material requirements and convert them into supplier purchase ordersMonitor distribution providers' 'real time' delivery performance, escalating potential OTIF failures as early as possible - both internally and to customers What We're Looking For: Experience working in a fast-paced seasonal environment ideally an FMCG with a detailed knowledge of the planning processExperience working with multiple range of SKUS - both short and long lead timeGood attention to detail and experience applying analytical thinkingProficient computer user including experience and knowledge of ERP systems

Group Demand Planner - automotive aftermarket Basic salary between £30,000 - £33,000 + bonus + benefits Based in Kent with hybrid working My client is an automotive parts manufacturer and due to extensive growth, they are looking to recruit a Demand Planner within their supply chain team based in Kent. It's a hybrid role with 2 days working from home, 3 in the office in Marden. If you're an experienced Demand Planner from any sector who is looking to grow and develop their career there is a lot of potential in the role to take on more responsibility in the near future.The Role: Manage and sustain availability within agreed KPI's to support customer salesContinually improve communication between the different brand teams and the Supply Chain team to ensure market requirements are managed, disseminated and achievements or budget constraints are fed back to senior management.Manage all relevant policies, forecasts and parameters within the inventory management systems to meet demand and sales targets.Manage and develop the range and stock profile of the brands, in line within agreed stock turn KPI's.Actively seek to understand all aspects of the supply chain and ordering process to continually improve and develop efficient processes for Subsidiaries and support with master data issues preventing orders.Identify variances, trends and communicate route cause analysis and resolution for consideration by the Supply Chain Department and the brands.Work with all necessary departments within the procurement plants to manage and develop the supply chain for the whole group.To support the brands with any direct vendor relationships. The Person: We're looking for someone with 2 years + experience in Demand Planning from any market.You'll have confidence to communicate and deal with all levels within the businessExperience of analysing trends within a supply chain and proposing suggestions for improvement is essentialYou'll have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlinesIn addition, you'll need analytical skills and a Microsoft Excel experience to advanced level The Package: A basic salary between £30,000 and £33,000 is offered depending on experienceHybrid working - 3 days in office / 2 days working from home25 days holiday and 8 days bank holiday a yearPensionDiscount on staff purchasesPrivate Healthcare after qualifying periodDeath in service x4 annual salaryIncome protectionTraining and developmentProgression opportunitiesBonus scheme after passing probationary periodFlu and eyecare vouchers This role is immediately available in January so please apply below and we'll be in contact with shortlisted candidates early in the new year.Highbridge Talent is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role

Do you have previous scheduling/forecast/planning and procurement experience? Do you have experience of working in a FMCG environment? Do you have strong knowledge of demand management and forecasting tools? Role: Demand Planner - Hybrid working available. Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per Annum Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Purpose of the Demand Planner Role: Is responsible for processing orders for on-line customer planning, whilst managing allocated supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimum operating cost and optimum stock levels. The role entails a 50/50 split developing the current supply and demand planning processes in order to evolve the business from production lead, a necessity as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities of the Demand Planner Role: Establishes robust demand forecasts by utilizing relevant statistical tools and using market and sales information including planned sales orders, customer contracts, intercompany standing orders, promotional activity seasonality, brand changes etc;Cooperates with sales, marketing, customer service personnel to deliver accurate demand driven forecast plans;Liaises with colleagues in production planning to provide innovative solutions to supply chain issues and capacity constraints;Leads the business away from a production lead model of supply and towards a demand driven business;Organises inbound containers for the UK Distribution Centre operation in order to meet customer forecasts; taking responsibility for stock levels, availability of product and the operational costs of this;Conducts analysis and challenges sales forecasts using historical data and Point of Sales information, in order to improve forecasting accuracy in conjunction with the Marketing and Finance teams;Reports on forecast accuracy;Co-ordinates forecast updates and manages demand changes from key areas communicating the onward affect across the business;Continuously improves forecasting techniques, method and approach;Manages inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management;Is responsible for collaboration of key customers;Drives the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) cycle and reporting;Taking responsibility for Key Performance Indicators. Candidate Specification for the Demand Planner Role: Previous experience of working in a FMCG environment;Experience of working with high level of SKUs;Previous scheduling/forecast/planning and procurement experience;Sound knowledge of SAP/MRP systems;APO module knowledge;Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools;Experience of dealing with supply chain & operational issues whilst implementing processes effectively;Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; - Accurate IT and data entry skills. If you believe you have the passion and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, please contact Kathy Rusher at the Oxford Branch. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.