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Supply Chain Demand Planner
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LDH la doria are well established food distributors based in Ipswich with an impressive purpose-built office with a 45,000 holding pallet fully automated warehouse. LDH have over 65 years’ experience supplying the major UK supermarkets and is recognised as the leading own label supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planner to join our Logistics team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end stock replenishment cycle and ensuring we have the right products in the right place at the right time. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with internal and external partners and a keen eye for detail and data.
Key Accountabilities:
- Generate and strengthen accurate forecasts by analysing historical sales data, promotional insights, and statistical trends.
Inventory Management:
- Maintain optimal warehouse stock levels, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand without leading to excess stock.
- Responsible for raising and executing purchase orders based on safety stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance
Procurement and Shipping:
- Manage the entire order cycle, from raising and executing purchase orders to overseeing the movement of goods from our suppliers to our UK port of entry.
- Maintaining a rolling order schedule of product from suppliers
- Maintaining a rolling vessel nomination schedule for each shipping location
Supplier and Vendor Relationships:
- Liaise daily with international suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and haulers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Daily liaison with international suppliers to ensure receipt and timely delivery of orders
- Daily liaison with Supply Chain Administrator to understand correct delivery of orders by international shipping agents and UK clearing agents.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Provide weekly stock and supply chain reports for your area.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement.
Team Support:
- Supervise and manage the Supply Chain Administrator, ensuring they accurately track and report on shipping schedules and order statuses.
Issue Resolution:
- Proactively communicate any issues or opportunities to internal stakeholders and escalate critical problems to senior colleagues.
Competitive Salary
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Pension Scheme
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Free Parking
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Fantastic Fully Expensed Social Events inc overnight stays and Newmarket racing nights
Equal Opportunities:
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.
If you would like to be part of a successful Company who values its employees, then please send in your C.V. for consideration.
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