Deployment (Drp) Planner

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**WHO ARE WE?**

Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK’s number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand

Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd combines cutting edge technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. ghd tools deliver “safer for hair” heat styling that have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.

Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day

**LOCATION**

This role will be based in our Leeds office, and we offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.

**ABOUT THIS ROLE**

Responsible for the supply of products to ghd market warehouses globally, ensuring that stock levels are maintained at the agreed target levels across the full product range. The DRP Planner will be responsible for managing and optimizing the distribution requirements planning process to ensure efficient and effective supply chain operations. Manage the DRP (Deployment Requirements Planning) and Deployment processes in the MSD and BY.

**JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage and master all DRP-related transactions within the MSD system. Review and release recommended shipments to maintain stock levels in market warehouses at target levels.
- Working with the ghd Logistics and Supply Planning teams, ensure that stock is despatched and delivered according to the agreed service level.
- Communicate deployment plans to the market teams. Proactively flag any issues and agree actions plans with the market operational leads.
- Track and report on-time in-full delivery against the deployment plan.
- Be the first point for the market teams on all supply issues. Act as the voice of the markets, bringing a strong customer focus to the wider Supply Chain team
- Schedule and run the weekly Supply Reviews with each market.
- In case of constrained supply, execute stock allocations as agreed with the Supply Planning Manager.
- Identify opportunities to re-pack or re-distribute excess stock within the network.
- Plan and deliver components for in-market kitting.
- With the Supply Planning Manager, make sure that the launch plans for new products and Limited Editions are clearly and accurately communicated to the market teams and delivered on time.
- Ensure MSD is fully updated with all inbound, outbound and finished goods movements.
- Ensure stock accuracy targets are met through correct processing of stock movements.
- Capture and document key processes to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect ongoing changes in ways of working and system knowledge advances

**REQUIREMENTS**
- **Relevant Supply Chain experience within a similar market-facing role
- Strong focus on customer service, both internally and externally
- Proven skills in building relationships and managing stakeholders
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Keen attention to detail with the capability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly
- Work well under pressure with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
- Highly adaptable to change, demonstrating a proactive approach
- Adapts well to both working in a team and independently
- Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
- Ideally experience within a fast-moving, international consumer products business
- Ideally experience of Blue Yonder, MSD and SAP
- This role may require occasional travel to various locations for training and coordination purposes.

**VALUES**

We at ghd are proudly committed to our Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live our Values.
- Collaborative - We work together to create the extraordinary
- Creative - We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business
- Courageous - We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future
- Connected - We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first

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