Food Supply and Demand Planner Desserts and Meat
Ref: 547095
London, UK
£50,000
- Permanent
- Advanced Excel And SAP
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Immediate Availability
About the candidate
Our candidate is a highly experienced Supply & Demand Planner within the food retail sector, specialising in desserts and meat. With over 11 years of supply chain experience, notably within a leading UK retailer, they have developed a robust track record in enhancing sales and profit growth. These achievements stem from their expertise in demand forecasting, collaborative stakeholder engagement, and waste reduction strategies. This candidate thrives in high-pressure environments, excels in cross-functional teamwork, and is committed to minimising waste to boost business profitability.
What makes them great?
- Boasts a noteworthy stint of reducing waste through accurate demand forecasting, directly resulting in profitability maintenance and sales enhancement.
- Successfully managed the biggest food events, including Christmas, Mother's Day, and Easter, with the previous employer, showcasing their ability to handle pressure and seize every sales opportunity.
- The ability to develop and maintain complex excel data sheets and reports to aid in precise decision-making processes.
Areas of expertise
- Advanced excel skills and system knowledge in SAP, VFP, JDA FMD, SCRD, and Q.
- Proficient in using historical data, forecasted weather, and current sales trends to project future sales and product demands accurately. Working with a diverse product portfolio up to 1,000 SKUs
- Experienced in collaborating with suppliers, buyers, ranging teams, trading managers, event managers, retail colleagues, and senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve supply chain issues impacting sales and profitability.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to support decision-making.
- Proven track record of successfully launching new products and managing significant events like Christmas, Mother's Day, and Easter at a major UK retailer.