Supply & Demand Planning Manager - FMCG
A highly successful Irish FMCG company is experiencing international hyper international growth which has led to an increased headcount across the organisation.
ROLE:
The purpose of this role is to business partner with the demand (sales & marketing), finance, NPD/Innovation teams by
1. Improving forecast accuracy within the Procurement & Supply Chain department. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimising & implementing planning tools & processes as part of the S&OP internal process.
2. Profitably sourcing & procuring all delivered products, & office needs, in line with our supply chain timelines & requirements
3. Maintaining optimal inventory levels in our distribution centers and with you commercial partners in country and overseas
REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous experience in a Demand/Supply planning role within a fast paced FMCG environment
Excellent analytical, negotiation, problem solving skills
• Collaborative, he/she will interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers, store operations, distribution center and company’s office personnel.
• Strives to meet or exceed inventory turn goals and service levels.
• Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
• Assesses current inventory, growing conditions, seasonality, promotional activity and logistics situation to determine order quantities.
• Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible.
• Understanding of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.
• Detailed planning and organizing skills.
• International Supplier and Vendor management processes and continuous improvement
Hybrid model, with 4 days in the office in North Dublin required.
Candidates must be based in Ireland with valid EU work permit.
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