Brakes have an opportunity for a Demand Planner to join the Product Supply team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
The role is based at our Ashford office and reports to the Category Demand Manager.
The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecast activities associated with customers and products. The role interprets, creates and/or manages the demand for depot forecasting, incorporating statistics and business intelligence and other demand signals to improve service for the customers of the demand plan.
To effectively manage the interaction and forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders for their area of responsibility, to provide optimum customer experience.
Our role is Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week, 8am – 5pm and is offering hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the Ashford office, so you must be within a commutable distance. The site has good transport links and free car park for colleagues.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
About you:
We are looking for a confident individual who is people orientated and can thrive in a fast paced, demanding, and pressurised environment, so experience within FMCG/ Supply Chain is highly desirable. This role is suited to someone who has excellent problem-solving skills with a ‘can do’ attitude as it will involve analysing trends and looking into anomalies to understand what went wrong and how this can be avoided in the future. You will have great analytical skills and be competent in the use of MS Excel, (formulas), and SAP. This role requires a great amount of concentration, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload to ensure all tasks and processes are completed in a timely manner. This role is suitable for someone who enjoys working with numerical data but is also comfortable liaising with internal/external stakeholders to draw conclusions from data and report the findings.
What you’ll receive:
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.