Demand Planner

As a Demand Planner, you will use your analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside a cross-functional approach to align supply chain operations with customer demand and factory capacity over the long and short term, driving the stable growth of our business. Location: Milton Keynes, UK Type: Permanent, full-time. Working Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30. However, operational needs, and participation in an on-call rota once fully integrated, will require flexibility occasionally. Starting salary: Between £32,000-£35,000 dependent on experience. Benefits (subject to length of service): • Team bonus • Company Pension Plan with 7% employer contribution (3% employee) • Personal Health Cash Plan • Discounts on shopping and gym memberships • Company Sick Pay and Income Protection Plan • Life Assurance • Opportunity for growth and development within the company The Role • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to lead successful short and long-term forecasting analyses. • Maintain an exceptional service level with our customers by ensuring demand and production capacity are always aligned. • Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive alignment between supply, demand, and the overall business objectives. • Identify risks to the supply chain process and consult with relevant internal and external stakeholders to propose ways of mitigating such risks. • Monitor and report KPI data collected from internal and external stakeholders. • Suggest workable supply chain process improvements based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback. About You • Knowledge and practical experience of supply chain and S&OP process management gained and applied ‘on-the-job’, preferably in an FMCG environment, and/or during relevant education-based projects. • Experience leading and organising cross functional processes and meetings. • Resilient and self-assured when presented with challenging issues, discussions, or people. • Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make strategic data-driven decisions and propositions. • Articulate in verbal and written communication adapted to your audience. • Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadline autonomously, alerting the team in advance of any factors impacting agreed deadlines. • Able to see the detail and present the root cause of supply chain related issues and risks. • Being able to speak French at a conversational level is an advantage. Why Brioche Pasquier UK? As a company that has taken their success as a leading food manufacturer in Europe and grounded their roots in the UK market over the last 24 years, here are just some reasons to join Brioche Pasquier UK: • Innovative Environment: Work at our 240,000 sq ft. Milton Keynes facility, where traditional baking techniques and cutting-edge technology have enabled us to produce our popular Brioche products for the last 9 years. • Stability & Growth Opportunities: With expansion projects under way to support our stable growth strategy, there are opportunities available for professional development and potential career advancement either in the UK or internationally. • Supportive Culture: Join a team where respect is at the forefront of all we do, and our flat hierarchy helps create a culture of closeness and transparency in which you can thrive and develop. You may also have experience in the following: Planner, Inventory Scheduler, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Officer, Stock Controller, Materials Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Supply Chain Analyst, Warehouse Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Inventory Manager, Logistics Coordinator, etc. REF-(Apply online only)