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Location

Cannock, Staffordshire | United Kingdom

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Demand and Supply Planner

Apply time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-2024-782

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling large amounts of data and identifying patterns and outliers to enable review by exception. Influencing skills are desired to challenge the teams and sustain engagement.

Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure are key requirements because the business outlook can change very quickly, and the analysis and reports will need to be modified to ensure the information presented is relevant. Therefore, great Microsoft skills to create and generate reports will be required.

As part of our continued commitment to all employees, Finning partners with three independent salary assessors to ensure our salaries are current and competitive.

As well as 25 days holiday, up to 7% pension, life insurance, access to the company's share scheme, and healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents), you will benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity packages, flexible working options, support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first aiders, employee wellbeing solutions, an electric car scheme (UK), the opportunity to work with your charity of choice, and length of service or recognition awards.

This role can be based at our Cannock head office five days per week during the initial training period. Hybrid options may be considered at a later date.

Job Description:

Major Job Functions:

• Demand Planning - The SDP will support the Demand Planning Process providing the Sales Team with Forecast Analysis and making suggestions based on historic trends and market intel provided by Sales Managers. The SDP will be responsible for setting up and supporting the monthly Demand Review meetings.

• Supply Planning - The SDP supports the S&OP team by preparing reports to use in the Supply Reviews with CAT and to provide information that can be used to challenge CAT representatives on Supply issues and constraints.

• KPIs Analysis. Run reports to update Forecast Accuracy KPIs and Supply Planning KPIs and perform root cause analysis to identify key drivers.

• Process improvements. Support the Senior SDP and S&OP Manager to review the Demand and Supply processes and identify changes to improve the status quo.

• Ad hoc requests. Deal with any Demand or Supply requests or queries raised by the S&OP Manager, Sales or the Supply Chain Team.

Specific Skills:

• Demand and Supply experience

• Data management and data manipulation

• Expert level in Excel - Ability to automate reports using macros

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills

• Identifying patterns and highlighting deviations to generate accurate forecasts

Knowledge:

• Demand Planning Expertise

• Support & utilise forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.

• Support Senior SDP & S&OP Manager with risk modelling

• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations.

• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts.

• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner

• Supply Planning Experience

• Creating inventory reports to support Supply process.

Education & Experience:

• Educated to a degree level is ideal

• Experience in similar Demand and Supply Planning roles is essential

• Supply Chain certifications are a plus

• Experience in construction-equipment manufacturing is advantage

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

• Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.
• Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.
• Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
• Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
• Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.
• OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

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