Demand Planner at Kellogg Company

Job description

We are always interested in hearing from talented candidates. Are you looking to use your creativity and innovation to play a key role in advancing our marketing leading brands? Grow with us as your goals will be achieved in an environment that cares about career development. The passion and dedication our people put into our company is one of the things that makes Kellogg Company great. Enrich yourself as you work for a company that delights the world through foods and brands that matter.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

In your role as a Demand Planner at Kellogg, you will be part of our success by:

• Providing demand forecasts that meet customer service requirements, for all sku's across the category and customer base, enabling effective business, production and capacity planning
• Determining the accuracy of the demand forecast which impacts the levels of inventory held by the company, which in turn impacts core working capital
• Liaising with key customers to agree the demand forecast on a monthly basis
• Liaising with the Production Planners to ensure that the correct demand forecast is taken into consideration in production scheduling and that the business priorities are constantly highlighted
• Monitoring promotional behavior and providing feedback to the customer team in regards to promotional performance

WHAT DO I NEED TO DEMONSTRATE?

Required

As well as a hunger to learn, to succeed in this position and to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

• A 3 year Commercial degree/diploma, B.com
• A minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain/Sales/Category Management and or FMCG Planning
• High level of numeracy, computer literacy and spread sheet development skills is essential

Skills

• Analyse and interpret data
• Effectively operate under pressure and meet deadlines continuously
• Manage conflict
• Show flexibility in the working environment
• Operate in a team environment
• Show integrity

Knowledge Of

• Customer category objectives and direction
• Microsoft Windows Outlook, Excel (advanced), Word and PowerPoint.
• SAP APO - essential
• Proven analytical / statistical ability
• Finance policies and procedures. (In depth knowledge)

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Fast paced environment with multiple activities and changing priorities.

The requirements of the role demand flexibility with regard to working hours due to workload and deadlines.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.