SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

My Client is a leading FMCG Organisation who are market leaders on their category and due to continued success , are now looking to recruit a Supply Chain Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity ! - as you will obtain invaluable exposure and learn from both the Country Manager and the Key Accounts Manager- who are great to work with ! it’s a small team overall but they have really established brands and the Irish Business is well recognised by European head office based in Germany.

Why is it one of the best opportunities out there? I placed the Key Manager in the company ( she is fantastic !) and she really enjoys her role in the company and has been carrying out part of the supply chain role – and now they are looking to bring in someone who will 100% focus on the supply chain area.

The role will report to a Country Manager- who is a great guy with a wealth of FMCG experience. They have a collaborative approach and in this role you will get to work with the UK and European offices; be expected to put you own mark on the position. ** Attention to detail and the ability to work well with stakeholders is key to success. ** For any supply chain/ demand planner with 5- 6 years experience this is a must for consideration ! ( For this role, you must have either FMCG or Pharma domestic experience)

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• To lead & manage all aspects of the inbound, forecasting, availability & operations within Ireland across all categories.
• Support sales team develop strong relationships with key retailers with their supply chain teams.
• Play a lead role the sales team to improve forecasting and embed best practice share between A/C team and supply chain.
• Maintain all pricing for Ireland customers and products both standard and promotional. Ensure full alignment with customer pricing.
• Manage the end to end process for order to Cash, order management, Invoice process,
• Liaise with relevant parties to resolve any issues and maintain day to day flow of orders, invoices and payments from customers.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES (and supporting activities):

• Work with A/C managers & supply chain teamin HQ in Europe to deliver +99% service level annually.
• Responsible for sku level forecasting.
• Work with marketing to plan central adjustments for marketing campaigns.
• Lead and embed best in class forecasting process within sales.
• Take ownership of the forecasting system, ensuring its output and development are optimised (as and when such work is undertaken).
• Manage the Warehousing and Distribution partner with correct governance is in place to ensure delivery of KPI’s

• Work in partnership with central supply chain team to ensure 100% service level to Irish customers is achieved.
• Provide sales reporting across all time measures (daily, weekly etc)
• Leverage to build strong relationships with key retailers.
• Maintain all customer data and pricing data as advised by Sales team and price matching with customer systems
• Invoice process management- right first time and work with finance to ensure customer payments are on time and any queries are resolved efficiently
• Ensure all required processes are in place for Audit purposes,

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-5 years FMCG / Retail experience in the supply chain area.
• Strong commercial; analytical and interpersonal skills
• Attention to Detail is a must
• Strong Excel and Word skills is a must.

For more information please contact Denis Mac Sweeney on 087 977 2742 or email Denis at denis@amicus.ie All applications will be treated confidentially.