Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.
About Brakes
Brakes is a leading foodservice distributor in the UK, supplying high-quality products to customers across various sectors. As a Demand Planner, you will be an integral part of our Product Supply team, responsible for driving business growth and improving customer satisfaction. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to create and maintain accurate forecasts, utilizing statistical models and data analysis techniques. Your primary goal will be to optimize depot forecasting, incorporating statistics and business intelligence to improve service levels for our customers. Key Responsibilities:
Create and maintain system-generated forecasts for defined material groups to drive continuous improvement. Analyze sales history, seasonal trends, and forthcoming events to generate optimal demand signals. Interpret corporate and independent customer data to develop robust forecasts. Manage forecasting processes at both detail and aggregated levels, utilizing best-fit statistical models. Collaborate with other teams and external customers to understand, recommend, and deliver forecast improvements. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, utilize advanced analytical skills, and contribute to the success of Brakes. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for supply chain management, we encourage you to apply.
Brakes is a leading foodservice distributor in the UK, supplying high-quality products to customers across various sectors. As a Demand Planner, you will be an integral part of our Product Supply team, responsible for driving business growth and improving customer satisfaction. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to create and maintain accurate forecasts, utilizing statistical models and data analysis techniques. Your primary goal will be to optimize depot forecasting, incorporating statistics and business intelligence to improve service levels for our customers. Key Responsibilities:
Create and maintain system-generated forecasts for defined material groups to drive continuous improvement. Analyze sales history, seasonal trends, and forthcoming events to generate optimal demand signals. Interpret corporate and independent customer data to develop robust forecasts. Manage forecasting processes at both detail and aggregated levels, utilizing best-fit statistical models. Collaborate with other teams and external customers to understand, recommend, and deliver forecast improvements. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, utilize advanced analytical skills, and contribute to the success of Brakes. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for supply chain management, we encourage you to apply.
Industry:
Food and Beverage Services
Specialties:
Foodservice supplier
Employees:
5,001-10,000
Annual Revenue:
£2.8B
Founded:
1958
Address:
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park, Ashford, Kent, GB, TN25 4AG
Brakes is a leading supplier to the foodservice sector in the UK. With sister companies in Ireland, France and Sweden, it is owned by Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA. Brakes is committed to providing its customers with outstanding service, products and foodservice solutions, its people with a ‘great place to work’ and its suppliers with a great company to partner. Brakes believes in acting today to protect tomorrow and has an active sustainability programme covering product, planet and people. Across these focus areas, our activities ensure that we support every community we engage with, source our products responsibly and protect the natural resources of the planet.
