Demand Planning Assistant

apartmentZipwater placeDereham scheduleFull-time calendar_month 
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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