Job Description

JOB TITLE: Demand Planner

LOCATION: Maidstone, Kent (own transport needed)

SALARY: £16ph to £17ph

TERM: 6 months +

HOURS: 6.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday + some weekends with time off in lieu

Office Angels are proud to be supporting this global business in their search for a Demand Planner. This is a temporary contract starting immediately for at least 6 months, however there could be career opportunities for the right candidate. You will be based in bright, open plan, ultra modern offices in rural Maidstone with free parking on site.

Role Purpose

The Planning Team is responsible for accurate supply visibility, efficient stock allocation, and seamless communication between the UK supply chain, procurement, master planning, transport, and intake teams. This role manages the full operational cycle-from suppliers, planning, and PO creation through to processing arrivals and is responsible to lead the short-term planning aligning supply and demand to ensure service fulfilment for customers.

The day to day duties in your new job would be:

• Verify actuals, Review short term supply entries and forecasts.
• Add site stock into the availability website and refresh availability data.
• Share report to business with UK availability.
• Review calculated stock reports, comparing forecasted vs. actual and investigating variances.
• Allocate supply to demand (S&D) using the appropriate software, restrictions and inputs from PBM, Master Planners, identifies gaps or risks to coordinate adjustments in order to increase meeting S&OP objectives.
• Coordinates daily distribution planning relating to order preparation and hard allocation of Sales.
• Develops and manages processes to effectively align master schedules to execute customer order requirements.
• If suppliers cannot fulfil orders, update the plan and inform Master Planning immediately.
• Call supliers to move stock when requested by PBM, or Master Planning.
• Acts as a S&OP communication hub to the business (Operations, Stock Forecast, Master Scheduling, Logistics)
• Action stock movements in ERP system accordingly.
• Perform distribution point allocation in the appropriate software.
• Request and enquire about Day-on-day deliveries and specials requested from suppliers when required, Inform Transport of any requests.
• Ensure all system inputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with operational requirements.
• Drives efficiency through continuous improvement and process development with stakeholders.

We'd love to speak to candidates who:

• Have experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Demand Planning
• Are confident working in a fast paced operational environment
• Can be flexible to work every other weekend and shifts as needed

AMAZING Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

• Weekly Pay
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Dedicated consultant to support your job search
• First opportunity to see permanent positions
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Temp of the Month awards
• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
• Perks at work
• Discount schemes
• Access to Well-being platforms

Next steps

If you're interested in this position and have the skills and attributes listed above then please apply today.

Please note if you're suitable and your skills match the role you'll receive an e-mail from us. Remember to call us on ASAP/within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Pippy or Lindsay. We look forward to your application. This is a Temporary role starting immediately so please only apply if you can start work within a few days' notice.

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