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An introduction to Etex At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. By joining Etex, you won’t just be...
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An introduction to Etex
At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. By joining Etex, you won’t just be joining an international leader, you will inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever safer, more sustainable, smarter and beautiful. You’ll be joining a company who wants to inspire change.
We are committed to making a positive human impact on the world. In return, we’ll reward you by investing in your development and your personal well-being. Whilst our core values help us develop those effective and sustainable lightweight solutions we’re known for, it’s our people that matter most!
Our diverse and inclusive workforce always strives for excellence. We have over 100 years of experience manufacturing high-performance building solutions. Etex is a company that is committed to success - and when you join us, we’ll be committed to you.
Etex Building Performance have a brand new, exciting opportunity available for a Demand Planning Manager to join the Supply Chain team!
Location: Bristol (At Etex we embrace the new world of hybrid and remote working)
Salary: From £45,000 Depending on Experience
What you’ll do:
The Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering a collaborative unconstrained demand plan for the coming 24 months per product group and customer segment. They will support product portfolio optimisation and Supply Planning teams with inventory strategy decisions by providing statistical data and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading the monthly Demand Review meeting
- Create statistical unconstrained forecasts based on consolidated, cleansed, historical demand/sales data
- Enhance the statistical forecasts with market intelligence such as anticipated market growth or decline, market share, segment performance, customer contracts, competitor performance, price changes, customer allocation periods etc
- Working proactively and collaboratively with Commercial teams to deliver a consensus demand plan
- Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
- Contribute to the product portfolio optimisation process by providing statistical inventory and sales data, supported by product life cycle information, making recommendations for ongoing changes
- Provide input to the Supply Planning teams in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
- Evaluate ABC XYZ material classifications and in collaboration with Supply Planning teams, determine the stock profile (MTS/MTO/Buffered) for each SKU in each UK supply point
- Support the implementation and ongoing use of new Advanced Planning System software
- Any other duty as reasonably requested by the line manager
What you’ll bring:
- Demonstratable knowledge of advanced forecasting practices and techniques
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, Power Pivot, relational databases, and ERP systems (ideally SAP)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High degree of objectivity in the face of conflicting demands
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven experience as a Demand Analyst or Demand Planner (ideally gained within the FMCG industry)
- Experience in a supply chain role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in data mining, analysis, and reporting
- Experience of stock replenishment and control within a multi-site environment
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, if you also have:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a Mathematical or Supply Chain related subject
- IOSH Working Safely
Who you’ll work with:
At Etex we believe that it’s not about who I report to, or who reports to me. It’s about who I can help and who can help me. As the Demand Planning Manager your expertise means that you will be a valued member of the Supply Chain Team. In addition to your direct team, you will have regular connections with Key stakeholders across the business
Why work with Etex?
At Etex, we might be leaders in modern, sustainable construction, but our people are our priority. We care about our teammates and they feel it. We are driven by a core set of values that permeates through everything we do. A passion for excellence drives us. Through dedication, innovation and adherence to the highest standards, we deliver the very best quality to our partners and customers.
We connect and care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people. When we combine these two elements, we are able to pioneer to lead. We actively seek to outperform and act as a leader in our ever-changing sector. We harness the power of sustainable construction and take responsibility for the impact our people, our operations and our legacy make on the world.
We make a positive human impact – motivated by changing people’s lives, improving the future of our planet and over-delivering for our customers.
Etex is a place for people who want to inspire change and build inspiring ways of living.
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What we offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- 9% total pension (3% input from you, 6% input from us) from day one (increases with service)
- Performance annual salary reviews
- Free and confidential employee assistance program
- Physio
- Online discount scheme
- Cycle scheme
- Free secure parking
- Wellbeing events run throughout the year
- Any many more…
Our Social Responsibilities
Etex has a clear commitment to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and working on innovative solutions for the building industry.
Our ambition is to reduce negative effects and scale up positive impacts. We prioritise decarbonisation, including the use of renewable energy, as well as circularity, with a first focus on waste management.
We engage in a wide range of voluntary initiatives which offer support to local communities through partnerships and social projects. Our teammates know their local communities best, we are proud of the numerous projects and actions initiated around the world that are based on the awareness of their communities’ needs.
Commitment to diversity
We’re incredibly proud of the community we’ve created at Etex. We form a global team of over 13,500 individuals from an enormous variety of backgrounds, races, faiths, and genders. Our diversity is our strength, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our teammates feel included and happy at work.
If you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch so that we can make arrangements for you.
Good luck with your application
As you have seen, our Teammates mean the world to us, they enable us to Inspire Ways of Living. If this role appeals to you, click apply now and discover how a career at Etex will help you learn, grow and lead. We look forward to hearing from you.
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