Demand Planning Assistant
Zipwater Dereham Full-time
As a Demand Planning Assistant, you will be an integral part of our Supply Chain team here at Zip Water in Dereham. This role will be key in contributing to the development & execution of strategies to optimise our end-to-end supply chain processes.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support demand planning, forecasting accuracy & the successful implementation of our new warehouse facilities.
This is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months covering a period of maternity, providing a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience & insights into the holistic view of our supply chain and business operation.
What this role involves:
- Collaborating with the Demand Planning team to gather & analyse data related to historical sales, market trends & customer forecasts.
- Assisting in the development of demand forecasts & models to optimise inventory levels & ensure product availability to support the customer satisfaction journey.
- Monitoring & tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate forecast accuracy & make recommendations for improvements.
- Supporting in the RCCP & Global S&OP Data as well as the Excess & Obsolete control.
- Providing support in inventory analysis, including inventory levels, stock replenishment & obsolescence management.
- Assisting in implementing inventory optimisation strategies to minimise carrying costs while maximising product availability.
- Ensuring supplier relationships are managed effectively by monitoring contract terms, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs) & service level agreements (SLAs).
- Coordinating with suppliers to resolve any issues related to delivery schedules, quality discrepancies, or contract deviations
- Maintaining accurate records of supplier contracts, pricing agreements & performance metrics to support decision-making & contract renewals.
- Working closely with the Supply Chain Project Team to support the planning & execution of new warehouse construction project implementation.
What we’re looking for:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites – especially Excel
- Results orientated with a drive to achieve KPIs & targets
- Use of analytical skills along with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to deliver reports and share results across the business
- Experience of organising and prioritising workload to achieve best results
- Ability to be flexible and embrace change
Benefits:
What we can offer:
- 25 Days Holiday
- Additional Annual Holiday option to buy or sell
- Pension Scheme
- Product discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Online discounts/perk platform
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Life Assurance
- Opportunities for ongoing Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
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