Demand Planner - 12 months FTC

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. 

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.

Demand Planner – Classic Drinks

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Demand Planner- Classic Drinks, a role which will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. The Demand Planner will play a key role ensuring accurate ordering and availability of vital stock support the sales team.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Detail-oriented
• Proactive
• Eager to expand Knowledge and Skills

If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.

Key Accountabilities:

• To ensure accurate ordering of product to support sales
• Forecast to reduce excess stock holding, while maximising availability
• Ensure that all product support documentation is received to support delivery
• To improve profitability within the department on excess stock and dumping
• Work with the suppliers to ensure that product supply is effective
• Assist in ensuring the Replenishment Department meets and exceeds the targets set for it
• Maintain a good relationship with all suppliers
• To Liaise with Replenishment Manager on orders for promotions and forward buys
• To interpret sales reports and data and utilise this information to minimise mark  downs and overstocks, and dump
• Follow SOPs to maintain price file accurately for all products, ensure ERP system (AX) is maintained accurately as regards trade agreements, freight charges, earned income, and Market Cost.
• Manage stock to ensure statuses and purchase and sell flags are correct
• Produce requested analysis and reports to communicate to the business

Requirements:

• Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge
• Excel and knowledge of AX and MRP advantageous however training will be provided
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, innovative, and creative in their attitudes to all issues and areas of the business
• The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• The successful candidate must also be an excellent team player and be willing to interact with both customers and suppliers
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and outside core office hours

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.

• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.

• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.

• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.