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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.