Temporary Jobs in Uxbridge, eng, uk

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial / distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.

DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER

We serve the world by making food people love. As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make us better.

Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to each other and the earth. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant and more.

We seek out the best talent, offer them great development, trust and support and the chance to lead something big. Choosing a career with General Mills means joining a company where you can make a difference in the lives of millions of people. There is tremendous opportunity here for individuals who want to advance food through innovation and serve the world.

We are looking for a passionate Demand Planning Manager to manage Distributor Markets in Northern Europe, based out of the UK. The position reports to the Head of Supply Chain. A business critical and high impact role- is responsible for developing demand and distributor replenishment plans - that will enable the company to meet its sales and service objectives. Collaboration is paramount with all functions to ensure that the main business objectives are met.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Ensure accurate planning on SKU level to support the rolling 4 months production & procurement plan to factories, and 24 months rolling forecast for crop related SKUs. This in accordance with approved service agreements with plants.
• Ensure accurate planning, sku mix, aggregate volume leading to proper financial planning (Scenarios, Budgets, and long range planning).
• Work closely with key distributors to harmonize process to ensure availability and minimize lost & distress sales
• Champion and lead Customer Collaboration with distributors by;

o Being a business partner

o Deep-dive into supply chain performance losses (Primary / Secondary)

o Monitor and report Stock health to the business and drive corrective actions

o Order proposals / reconciliations & reviews to ensure business plans are delivered

o Support distributor by ensuring right stocks are available at right time / place

o Engaging with top retailers by identifying service improvement opportunities

o Forecast accuracy (IMS & SHP ) lag-1 / lag-3

o Sales Plan Performance (IMS and Shipment) lag-3

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.