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Planning & Forecasting Manager

Retail

West Midlands

Permanent ⁄ £40000 - £45000

Updated February 17, 2012

You will be responsible for the demand planning and forecasting with particular emphasis placed on seasonal demand and events. You will become a key part of the cross functional team that organises and coordinates the business strategy.

Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will be someone from a food retail background with good experience of seasonal and promotional demand planning previously.You will have good experience of seasonal and event driven demand within a multi stream/product environment.A good understanding of promotional forecasting and uplift analysis and the effects on inventory as a result of this are critical for the role. You will need to possess strong inventory control skills and an awareness of how seasonal promotions affect retail and DC environments. Experience of collaborative planning and S&OP would be ideal but not essential. Good knowledge of dealing with suppliers will be beneficial. You will need to possess good man management skills and a strong but diplomatic demeanour. You will need to have good forecasting systems knowledge and strong excel skills.

About our client
My client is a major UK retail organisation.

What's on offer
£40,000 - 45,000 + Car + Package

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)121 6346970. Job Ref: 13217657
Your application will be sent to Alexander Jennings.