Develop and maintain accurate weekly demand forecasts in collaboration with Commercial teams, reflecting promotions, seasonal trends, and customer requirements.
Translate demand forecasts into structured supply plans, managing the MRP process to ensure supply aligns with demand.
Coordinate fruit orders with suppliers, ensuring orders align with lead times, demand requirements, and inventory policies.
Maintain inventory within agreed stock parameters, monitoring stock levels, rotation, and potential exposure risks.
Work closely with suppliers, logistics, and operations teams to ensure supply plans are executed effectively.
Monitor shipments, vessel movements, and supply timelines, identifying and communicating potential delays or risks.
Align supply arrivals with ripening schedules and operational capacity to support customer production plans.
Proactively identify and manage supply risks, shortages, or overstock situations, implementing mitigation actions where required.
Support the S&OE and S&OP planning processes, providing insights on demand, supply, and inventory performance.
Maintain accurate planning data, reporting, and key supply chain metrics to support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

Proven experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or broader Supply Chain Planning within a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support planning decisions.
Experience working with MRP processes and ERP systems to manage supply, inventory, and production planning.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities, including the ability to manipulate large datasets and generate actionable insights.
Ability to own and manage demand and supply planning activities, ensuring alignment between forecast, inventory levels, and operational capacity.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams including Commercial, Sourcing, Logistics, and Operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and respond quickly to supply chain changes, ensuring continuity of supply and optimal inventory levels.
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
High level of attention to detail and analytical rigour when evaluating forecasts, supply plans, and performance metrics.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence decision-making across multiple functions within the business.

Desirable

Experience within the FMCG or fresh produce industry would be highly advantageous.

23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
State-of-the-art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and avocado ice cream.
Free on-site parking.
Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
Christmas hampers and a Christmas party.
Sausage Roll Thursday and pizza lunch days.

Westfalia Fruit

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