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Purchasing Specialist/ Demand Planner - FMCG- TW18 -£38k-43k + bonuses + benefits - Monday - Friday with the flexibility to work from home 3 days. Good Railway networks (staines mainline station), & parking.Great Opportunity Due to continued growth we are looking for a bright, talented individual that would like to progress within the Company.Responsibilities of the Purchasing Specialist/Demand Planner :Placing of purchase orders within agreed timescalesAccountable for forecasting of base, promotional and product launch volumesAnalysis of data to allow decision makingCritical peak period planningVehicle and container fill optimisationMaintain acceptable levels of availabilityShelf life and end of life management to meet agreed KPIsKey coordination with sales team and logistics partnersResolve production and delivery issuesMaintaining Vendor relationshipsDaily purchasing administrationSuccessful execution of product launches on branded and private label goodsKPI reportingContribute to the ongoing development of business processesSkills & Experience required: Purchasing Specialist/Demand PlannerPrevious experience of purchasing, forecasting or demand planning is essential.Intermediate Excel skills essentialWorking within FMCG advantageousExtremely organisedProblem SolvingAbility to work to tight deadlinesStrong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levelsTo be process driven with great attention to detail and understanding of the importance of compliance2nd language preferred. Polish Speaking /EnglishPackageSalary depending on experienceBonus Schemes x 237.5 hours per w