Supply & Demand Planner, UK

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Videndum is an international group principally serving customers in the "image capture and content creation" market. Videndum manufactures and distributes technically advanced products which give broadcasters, film studios, video production companies and independent content creators total confidence in the production equipment they depend upon to capture and share world class footage.

Our people are key to our future, and they are our number one priority. They make the difference not only by what they do, but by how they do it.

Role Summary

Responsible for forecasting and managing demand and supply of assigned categories, through working closely with operations, sales and marketing in identifying problems and developing recommendations. Build strong working relationships with Sales, Marketing and Product Management, Customer Service, Divisional HQ, Imaging Logistics and Planning team internally, and Customers, Customs, Product Suppliers Customer Service, Freight and Logistic Suppliers externally.

Work Location: Bury St Edmunds/Hybrid - 3 days a week (after initial training period) in the office at Bury St. Edmunds.

Your day-to-day might include Supply Chain Planning

• Secure the stock needed for of finished goods from Manfrotto Lino, Colorama and our partner brands
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with key contacts within the supply chain in Bassano (Italy)
• Create distribution orders (DO's) and monitor open purchase orders to ensure OTD (on time delivery) is met
• Proactively report finished goods availability issues and coordinate inventory planning/replenishment of all finished goods
• Input and analyse system planning data to ensure SO99+ is effectively planning future requirements

Demand Planning

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) in collaboration with Sales & Customers
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
• Utilise a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with Supply Planning
• Work with Customer Service (local and central teams) in order to provide the best support on product availability and customer satisfaction, analysing the service level provided to the customers
• Participate and contribute to monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Employees Sharesave Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Fund Raising Events with our ESG programme - Action4Good
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
• And lots more! Visit our Videndum Careers for more information.

Our goal is to create a gender and culturally diverse workforce as we believe this is critical to our success. We are committed to attracting, developing, growing and retaining a diverse workforce. Talk to us about your flexible working aspirations - we're open to flexible hours to fit around family commitments.

What We're Looking For Essential

• 5+ years experience in SCM and or/product procurement
• Independent, proactive, service-oriented
• Able to self-organize. Independent in goals' reaching.
• Skills and attitude in managing mass data and analysis
• Knowledge of Office (mainly Excel and Access)
• Good knowledge of an ERP (M3)
• Good reporting attitude
• Available to work by objectives. Look for results. Analysis and implementation attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• ESG as a key performance measure within our business. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to supporting our environment, our communities, promoting diversity and operating ethically in everything we do.

Videndum Mindset

• Exceptional Product Performance
• Customer Focus
• Leading a Fast Changing Market
• Global Capability
• Transparency, Integrity and Respect
• Environmental Consciousness

Health and Safety

All employees are expected to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions in accordance with the Company health and safety policy by using correct tools, processes and Personal protective equipment and not perform any function unless appropriately trained and authorised.

Our approach to diversity follows a strict policy of sourcing the best person for the role irrespective of race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference, or disability. Our Code of Conduct sets out an express prohibition on discrimination of any kind.

Notice to recruitment agencies

We appreciate your interest in assisting us in our search. Videndum engages outside agencies only under specific circumstances and we will approach you if we need your help. We ask that you do not contact management or hiring managers directly.