Account Manager / Buyer

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Job DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Demand Planning team at our client in Darlington in the role of Demand Planner working alongside an established and experienced team.

Role & ResponsibilitiesEnsuring that accurate demand forecasts are created and maintained for a portfolio of brands.Raising and reviewing purchase orders correctly in line with both deadlines and demand requirements for both our UK and French businesses.Meeting all service and inventory metrics for the assigned brand portfolio.Working closely with key stakeholders (utilising a range of internal and external data sources) to ensure that our demand forecasting is as accurate as it can be.Communicating changes clearly and effectively to the rest of the business.Reviewing variances in forecasts vs actuals, forecast trend analysis, supplier lead times and customer ordering patterns and adjusting forecasts accordingly.The identification and countermeasure of potential stock issues before they occur. Skills & QualificationsEssentialDegree qualified in a related subject.Previous experience within a comparable role.Strong analytical skills.Deep and detailed knowledge of demand planning and forecasting processes.Excellent proficiency in the use of office products (predominantly Excel).The ability to work to strict deadlines and with a high attention to detailThe ability to effectively prioritise own workload.DesirableExperience in working with demand planning software tools (such as Sage Inventory Advisor).Experience in working within a continuous improvement framework.Experience in using root cause analysis to safely control and countermeasure problems.Previously worked within a distribution business.Benefits37 hour working weekStaff discountCompetitive salaryGenerous holiday allowance