Demand Planner

Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, UK

As part of the EMEA Consumer Supply Chain Team, the UK Demand Planner will be in charge to produce the best sales demand signal in strong collaboration with key business partners such as Sales, Marketing, Finance. By leading the local S&OP this role is instrumental to drive the performance of our Supply Chain.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Coordinate the Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process at the country level in strong connection with Sales and Marketing to get to the most accurate consensus sales forecast.
Historical sales performance is analysed, assessing demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
Collect cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine review the forecast model to reflect agreed sales and marketing assumptions.
Implement changes to represent sales forecast agreed for future periods.
Drives sales forecast accuracy to hit monthly and annual targets

**Maintain and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**: Forecast Accuracy, BIAS, SKU count, new product development (NPD)
Be the main interface between Commercial & Marketing and Supply chain & Production
Communicate sensible changes in forecast
Provide information to coordinate with the planning functions review the sales forecasts as well as the risks and opportunities to senior management
In charge the budget process with Finance
Demand planning systems and tools, including master data are adequately maintained.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Previous experiences in FMCG Supply Chain
Strong analytical & decision-making skills.
APICS Certification & Knowledge of SAP/APO preferred
Ability to synthesize information and present logical recommendations
Experienced with Excel and Power BI
Good influencing and negotiation skills with internal customers / suppliers.
Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.
Demonstrated communication & presentation skills
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**Agencies**: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
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