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Company Overview This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting spirits companies in the World. Sazerac UK is one of the UK’s leading spirit distributors and brand builders representing an award-winning range of Sazerac owned and third-party agency spirit brands. Our enviable, diverse portfolio of award-winning brands includes Buffalo Trace, the UK’s largest American whiskey liqueur brand, Southern Comfort, and the number 1 sambuca brand in the UK, Antica Sambuca. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who has a solid understanding of the UK FMCG market. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have worked within the FMCG/alcoholic beverages industry with +3 years’ experience in demand planning. If you’re looking to make your mark in a fast-paced environment and join a rapidly growing drinks company, then this opportunity might just be for you. The Candidate Strong knowledge of demand planning theory. APICS Supply Chain certification preferred. Excellent relationship builder & communicator – with both internal cross-functional stakeholders & external contacts. Strong MS Excel user & analytical interest – capable of crunching numbers to deliver insights & results. Self-motivator – passion to achieve world-class results and continuously improve yourself and your function. Position Overview The Demand Planner will work within the UK & Ireland Operations & Supply Chain team based in Kingston Upon Thames, London to gather, analyse, record & track finished goods demand within UK & Ireland. The role works alongside the commercial, supply planning, customer service, and marketing teams. Ensure the latest finished goods demand plan is accurately reflected in Atlas forecasting system and changes are well analysed, to drive forecast accuracy and optimal inventory, working with supply planner and cross-functional teams to ensure customer demand is met. The role involves occasional travel to Ireland and Switzerland. Key Responsibilities Process, analyse and track forecasts received from both sales team and system autogenerated to ensure supply planning & importing of goods is supported by the latest demand information. Support the development and implementation of improved forecasting through S&OP process. Regularly check for slow moving and obsolete finished good risks, report and follow up by actively working with sales team. Hold frequent forecast reviews with individual sales team members, proactively identify, communicate, and follow up on significant trends and demand changes to achieve optimum finished goods inventory within the network. Maintain forecast demand within Atlas planning system so the system holds the latest details and supports operational plans. Build excellent working relationships with commercial, marketing, and finance team members. Regularly check for potential stock-outs due to change in demand/delay in supply. Take immediate action to ensure product availability by following up with relevant teams. Closely work with new product development team to support new product launch plans and timelines. Lead the demand review meeting and support S&OP Director in holding the different meetings of the S&OP process and regularly publish forecasting performance metrics. Experience and Attitude 4+ years demand planning experience within FMCG. Strong working knowledge of forecasting & ERP systems – Oracle specifically preferred. Must have strong understanding of S&OP processes and demand planning factors. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Able to adapt and thrive in an entrepreneurial and rapidly changing environment. Keen sense of urgency and responsibility. Must be a collaborator and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross-functional environment with excellent communication skills. Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Must have strong Microsoft Office Excel skills. Ability to work independently, achieve goals and meet timelines.
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Company Overview This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting spirits companies in the World. Sazerac UK is one of the UK’s leading spirit distributors and brand builders representing an award-winning range of Sazerac owned and third-party agency spirit brands. Our enviable, diverse portfolio of award-winning brands includes Buffalo Trace, the UK’s largest American whiskey liqueur brand, Southern Comfort, and the number 1 sambuca brand in the UK, Antica Sambuca. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who has a solid understanding of the UK FMCG market. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have worked within the FMCG/alcoholic beverages industry with +3 years’ experience in demand planning. If you’re looking to make your mark in a fast-paced environment and join a rapidly growing drinks company, then this opportunity might just be for you. The Candidate Strong knowledge of demand planning theory. APICS Supply Chain certification preferred. Excellent relationship builder & communicator – with both internal cross-functional stakeholders & external contacts. Strong MS Excel user & analytical interest – capable of crunching numbers to deliver insights & results. Self-motivator – passion to achieve world-class results and continuously improve yourself and your function. Position Overview The Demand Planner will work within the UK & Ireland Operations & Supply Chain team based in Kingston Upon Thames, London to gather, analyse, record & track finished goods demand within UK & Ireland. The role works alongside the commercial, supply planning, customer service, and marketing teams. Ensure the latest finished goods demand plan is accurately reflected in Atlas forecasting system and changes are well analysed, to drive forecast accuracy and optimal inventory, working with supply planner and cross-functional teams to ensure customer demand is met. The role involves occasional travel to Ireland and Switzerland. Key Responsibilities Process, analyse and track forecasts received from both sales team and system autogenerated to ensure supply planning & importing of goods is supported by the latest demand information. Support the development and implementation of improved forecasting through S&OP process. Regularly check for slow moving and obsolete finished good risks, report and follow up by actively working with sales team. Hold frequent forecast reviews with individual sales team members, proactively identify, communicate, and follow up on significant trends and demand changes to achieve optimum finished goods inventory within the network. Maintain forecast demand within Atlas planning system so the system holds the latest details and supports operational plans. Build excellent working relationships with commercial, marketing, and finance team members. Regularly check for potential stock-outs due to change in demand/delay in supply. Take immediate action to ensure product availability by following up with relevant teams. Closely work with new product development team to support new product launch plans and timelines. Lead the demand review meeting and support S&OP Director in holding the different meetings of the S&OP process and regularly publish forecasting performance metrics. Experience and Attitude 4+ years demand planning experience within FMCG. Strong working knowledge of forecasting & ERP systems – Oracle specifically preferred. Must have strong understanding of S&OP processes and demand planning factors. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Able to adapt and thrive in an entrepreneurial and rapidly changing environment. Keen sense of urgency and responsibility. Must be a collaborator and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross-functional environment with excellent communication skills. Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Must have strong Microsoft Office Excel skills. Ability to work independently, achieve goals and meet timelines.
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