Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner in our team at Bellshill to actively engage with Distributor partners and WGS Markets to deliver a robust demand plan utilizing the S&OP framework. Successfully manage demand for sell-in/sell-out of renovation and innovation projects, ensuring obsolescence is minimized and launches are met.
Main Responsibilities
- Work closely with Commercial teams and Markets to identify and develop key opportunities, and mitigate forecast risks to achieve business strategy and targets.
- Support and lead Demand Review meetings in key markets aligned with the S&OP process.
- Analyze trends and seasonal profiles to advise commercial teams on demand plan revisions when necessary.
- Ensure demand aligns with global allocations policy through regular reviews, highlighting opportunities and risks.
- Create and maintain an 18-month rolling demand forecast using statistical modeling, market analysis, and historical data.
- Support innovation and renovation teams with realistic pipe-fill plans, minimizing obsolescence, and ensuring product availability for launches.
- Develop relationships with third parties & ODCs and across stakeholders to support operational performance and timely information sharing.
- Support KPIs related to inventory and obsolescence through active product lifecycle management.
- Report on and influence MAPE and BIAS metrics at SKU, Market, and Regional levels.
- Maintain process frameworks and documentation with proper governance.
- Develop depletion forecasts and manage data accuracy and robustness.
- Participate in team activities, meetings, and problem-solving initiatives.
- Collaborate with peers, applying learnings from training and development activities.
Ideal Candidate
- Strategic thinker with experience in demand planning or supply chain management, strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical modeling and S&OP processes.
- Proven experience in demand forecasting, market trend analysis, and product lifecycle management.
- Strong problem-solving skills, experience managing MAPE and BIAS metrics, advanced Excel and ERP skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for leading meetings and collaborating across teams.
- Data-driven decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and process efficiency skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus plan.
- Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy/sell holiday.
- Private healthcare, service, pension plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, product allocation, Cycle to Work scheme, charity support, and learning resources.
About William Grant & Sons
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