Demand Planner

6 months ago

Solihull, United Kingdom Norton Motorcycles Full time

We’re not just another bike brand - an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team shaping this legendary brand's future, we'd love to hear from you

**The Role**

The Demand Planner, based within the Sales Department, will work closely with the Head of UK Sales and cross-functional departments to ensure a successful implementation of a robust sales plan. This role will be responsible for the development of the Sales Planning function through the implementation of Policy plans, as well as strengthening DWM and Taskforce achievement ensuring speed of action & rigor of execution.

Responsible for readiness and business insights for management reviews and streamlining the S&OP process by demand planning, Sales Forecasting & Stock optimization. Also, digitize the process related to sales operation and optimize sales promotion budgets and schemes in accordance with competition actions.

**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Collect & analyze periodical information on external factors (competition, growth drivers, industry, etc.)
- Forecasting industry & retail trends in order to achieve market share goals.
- Ensure timely & optimum availability of products through demand & supply order planning to interface with stakeholders
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, review forecast data, map against statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
- Setting & deployment of targets for the region in alignment with the overall plan
- Track & analyse progress of the targets & means deployed.
- Annual, Quarterly & monthly planning of business volumes, market share, profitability and budgets
- Preparing market schemes & incentives plans and tracking effectiveness thereby managing sales promotion budgets.
- Anticipate results & initiate actions for mitigation working closely with related stakeholders
- Diagnose & generate insights on chronic non achievement areas
- Capturing & horizontal deployment of Best Practices across the zone
- Responsible for close coordination with the field for daily work Management
- Set & manage review cadences & ensure timely readiness of business reports and project updates
- Develop data analytics capabilities & sales process enhancement through digitalization & IT
- Lead/participate in cross-function projects

**Personal Specification**
- Sales & Distribution management experience
- 5 Years + experience in sales planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Data & Statistical analysis experience
- Forecasting experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and programs including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience
- Solve problems by systematically analysing issues, drawing logical conclusions, and recommending practical solutions
- Flexibility and creative thinking
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

**Rewards of working for Norton**:
We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:
Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

A whopping 25 days of holiday (Plus. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

You'll also get to join us for our twice-yearly employee events

Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

Flexible working will be suitable for specific roles

CBT Funded Training

Cycle to work scheme

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