Senior Demand Planner - 12 Month FTC

Job description

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2025. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them? For more information on our Danone Impact Journey click HERE.

Role Purpose:

The Dairy category within the UKIE business is made up of highly promoted fresh chilled products with a shelf life on average of 35 days, making it a a fast paced and complex category. Working collaboratively with the commercial, marketing and operations teams, the Senior Demand Planner is responsible for delivering an accurate daily level SKU volume forecast through the monthly S&OP process and continuously improving performance of key metrics such as forecast accuracy, bias, service levels and wastage. 

 

Key Activities:

·  Utilize historical data, market trends and sales insights to create precise customer and SKU level forecasts for a rolling 18 month horizon
·  Responsible for both short (daily) and long term (weekly & monthly) forecasts, flexing between these accordingly
·  Run and evaluate statistical and Machine Learning (ML) forecasting models
·  Use internal and external data to identify risks and opportunities, providing deep dive analytics and scenario planning as required and support the ‘fill the gap’ mindset
·  Lead monthly collaborative and cross-functional demand reviews
·  Translate business case assumptions for innovation into forecast, providing relevant forecast scenarios based on customer launch plans
·  Closely monitor performance of all NPD and give recommendations on forecast changes
·  KPIs reporting and animation
·  Anticipate forecast change impacts on supply and proactively communicate to Supply Planning and Logistics
·  Drive continuous improvement within Demand, exploring digital enablers and tools to automate processes and reports

We would like you to demonstrate your following key skills:

 

·  Understanding of S&OP processes
·  Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills as well as senior stakeholder management experience – enjoys cross functional working
·  Strong data analytics skills, ability to produce, interpret and draw conclusions from data
·  Statistical forecasting knowledge (preferably machine learning also)
·  Strong agility, taking responsibility/making decisions in uncertain environments
·  A results driven profile and demonstrates a high level of continuous improvement
·  Systems experience: Competent on excel, ideally has used Power BI and IBP 

 

Salary Bracket: £45,000 - £52,000

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

 

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards, click here to find out more.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

 

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.