Are you a collaborative and results-driven Demand Planning professional with a talent for connecting the dots across the end-to-end supply chain?

Join us in fostering a positive and supportive team spirit where success is a collective achievement as we strive for excellence in sales, marketing, and category collaboration.

Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days in the office

About the position

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Demand Planning Lead to champion our team of 6 talented Demand Planners across Northern Europe. Based in London, with occasional travel to Stockholm, this role offers a unique chance to steer forecast precision and bias refinement. As the orchestrator of the S&OP process in Northern Europe, you’ll embrace a continuous improvement ethos and partner with cross-functional colleagues throughout the supply chain journey. This is your opportunity to thrive in a high-energy atmosphere, empowered to create meaningful change while enjoying the autonomy that fuels your career progression.

Key Accountabilities

• Unleash your leadership prowess to inspire and empower your team of dedicated demand planners.
• Harmonise the forecast with business strategies, aligning with customer, brand, and category dynamics.
• Harness the power of historical sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to elevate forecast accuracy.
• Forge a seamless partnership with Demand Replenishment Planners to achieve a 98.5% service level while expertly managing obsolescence.
• Champion proactive identification of packaging and finished goods risks, driving waste reduction initiatives.

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?

As our ideal candidate, you’ll bring 3-5 years of demand planning or forecasting experience, boasting a robust grasp of end-to-end supply chain nuances. Mastery of SAP, Office tools, Excel, Power BI, and Integrated Business Planning tools will underscore your prowess. Your knack for analysis, numerical acumen, logical reasoning, and unwavering attention to detail will reshape forecast precision and bias, presenting avenues for enhancement.

In this role, your leadership prowess will shine as you nurture and uplift your demand planning squad. Balancing forecast accuracy and bias while optimising service levels and waste management demands inventive problem-solving. Your growth mindset and financial acumen will come to the fore as you identify risks and spearhead impactful projects.

Thriving in our fast-paced landscape hinges on your adept multitasking and results-driven ethos. Effective communication and a structured approach will amplify collaboration and influence across Upfield. Fluent English proficiency and a fervent commitment to sustainability echo our values and the ever-evolving plant-based movement.

What’s next

If this opportunity has ignited your passion, seize the moment and hit the apply button! For additional questions or more information, contact Richard Hodgson, Talent Acquisition, via WhatsApp at +44(0)7826 900 399.

The first interviews have already commenced, so join us on the fast track to success as we aim to complete the entire process by early November 2023.

We understand that updating your CV might take time, but don’t let that hold you back! Apply with what you have or provide your LinkedIn Profile. At Upfield, we value inclusivity and diversity, appreciating the unique skills and experiences you bring to the table.

Be a part of a company that cherishes diversity and inclusion. Our recruitment process is solely based on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure our job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.

At Upfield, there are no barriers based on personal characteristics. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment, fostering a workplace that welcomes all, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other personal traits.

Join us at Upfield, and together, let’s create a flavourful and sustainable plant-based revolution!

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