Lancashire-Rochdale, UK
16 days ago
Demand Planner
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Demand Planner Posted Date 2 hours ago(20/02/2025 06:53) Job ID 2024-5431 City UK-Lancashire-Rochdale Country United Kingdom Seniority Level Associate Job Function Materials: Purchasing & Planning Type Permanent Full-Time Estimated Travel Required 0 - 10% Company Overview

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When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world.  Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations.  We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships.  Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Introduction

The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and collaborating with multiple departments, including Commercial and Operations, to align business processes and strategies.
The Demand Planner must be adept at managing complexities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating problem-solving skills and adaptability. This role requires a blend of analytical expertise and business acumen to ensure that production capabilities meet or exceed demand forecasts.

 

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed schedules to meet operational demands by planning material and forecasted demand to meet budgetRaise sales orders and upload into MRP after contract reviewRaise and issue works orders as required by the delivery scheduleExpedite or defer orders as required in line with schedule / inventory changesFacilitation problem resolutions with stakeholders to include Booking in/BOM/Demand/Invoice queries/MRB/NCRICollaborate with department heads and team members to gather scheduling needs and prioritise tasks performing scenario planning when requiredMonitor and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in priorities, employee availability, and unforeseen circumstancesAnalyse scheduling data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Identify supply chain constraints and discrepancies between supply and demandPreparing and presenting forecast and inventory metrics to the Operations teamUtilise scheduling software and tools to streamline the scheduling process and enhance communicationProvide timely updates and reports on scheduling status to management and relevant stakeholdersAssist in training new team members on scheduling processes and toolsServe as the point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and resolve any scheduling conflicts that may ariseContribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the scheduling process by regularly reviewing and improving forecasting techniques, methods, and approachesMonitor and measure planning performance though creation of process KPI’s Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core Requirements

Relevant experience in scheduling, planning, or a related roleProficiency in scheduling software and tools (ERP, Microsoft Office, FileMaker, etc)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team.Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

 

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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