Demand Planner

Job Description

Eurocell PLC are a dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor and Recycler of building products, and serves the nation via our network of over 210 trade branches across the UK. We are extremely proud of our significant growth trajectory, and have ambitious growthplans for new branch openings nationwide.As a stock market listed PLC and 2020 winner of Best Trade Counter and Best Recycler at the National Fenestration Awards, Eurocell is the UKs number 1 for UPVC products within the building industry. We are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for greatteam players to grow with us.We know that our people are our greatest asset, and we are delighted to be growing our team further as we have an urgent requirement for an experienced Demand Planner to help us continue our trajectory, and to grow with us.As the Demand Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the creation and management of all demand forecasting for Eurocell Business units. This will include the initial base forecast developed from sales history and trend analysis, and be developed toapply business intelligence gathered from Sales, Marketing and Customer relationships. Basic forecast modelling, scenarios planning and supporting stock policy reviews in all areas of the business is also expected from this role holder.This is a pivotal role within the business which will support the Planning function in all areas of Demand Supply analysis.

• DUTIES:
  • Support Demand Planning Manager in maintaining and developing forecasting tools
  • Create short to long term forecasts for all manufactured and Purchase for resale products through use of statistical forecasting tools
  • Collaborate with commercial colleagues to apply market knowledge and customer intelligence to statistical forecasts
  • Liaise with Marketing to understand NPD projects and ensure validated forecasts are generated
  • Maintain forecasts and analyse changes between forecast versions
  • Proactively seek the information to improve the forecast, and chase information required to complete the process
  • Develop forecast accuracy measures and ensure they are included within S&OP reviews
  • Undertake root cause analysis to understand forecast accuracy
  • Develop Weekly/Monthly sales vs forecast reports
  • Ensure key stakeholders are updated on key overselling and underselling lines
  • Support product availability review process through creation of demand/supply models.
  • Develop and own process for management of unusual demand liaising with key stakeholders to receive information and disseminate solutions and impact.
  • Support in regular review of Depot stock levels and subsequent updates are made within ERP system

• KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
  • Demonstrate proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
  • Experience managing internal communications, working cross functionally to deliver results
  • Proven track record of working within supply chain, strong experience in Demand and Supply Planning
  • Experience of working with SAP Planning modules
  • Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Experience working with Slim4 forecasting module advantageous
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Can effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of the business affecting the forecast process
  • Strong problem solving and numeracy skills

• BENEFITS
  • You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
  • A solid career pathway and structured progression
  • Employee discount on Eurocell products
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers (Technology, Fashion, Supermarkets, Entertainment, Days Out, Home and Travel)
  • Sharesthe option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme, and share the company success
  • A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
  • This role offers fantastic opportunity to progress within the Eurocell Group.

ABOUT EUROCELL:A stock market listed PLC and 2020 winner of Best Trade Counter and Best Recycler at the National Fenestration Awards, Eurocell is the UKs number 1 for upvc products within the building industry. We are successful, ambitious, expanding, and looking for greatteam players to grow with us.COVID:Like most businesses, Eurocell have adapted our ways of working and environment to ensure that you, our customers, our colleagues and families are safe. All COVID priority actions are in place; with the provision of face masks, social distancing, hand sanitisers,screens, one-way systems, and reduced crowding where appropriate. As guidelines change, we will remain flexible and adaptable and continue to update our ways of working to maintain all COVID protective measures.Strictly No Recruitment Agencies.*Please note, only applications submitted via our Careers site will be considered at this time.