Company Description
LGC Group is a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >2,500 employees globally.
LGC are market leaders within the life-science sector, we deliver commercially viable solutions, products and technology platforms to our customers that bring new therapies to market; optimise food safety and production. Our motto “Science for a safer world” is something we never lose sight of.
We encourage team collaboration and in doing so, we have created our own way of reaching objectives and taking care of our people. Here at LGC, we are deeply rooted in the behaviours we expect from all our colleagues, we will provide you with excellent opportunities, the latest technology and practices and we are passionate about making a difference.
Job Description
The post holder will be responsible for the demand planning of all finished products
Own all demand analysis within the business, and subsequent creation and delivery of the Demand review that will feed into the S&OP process.
Furthermore, the post holder will generate relevant departmental KPI's, as required.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results;
- Coordinate with Sales and Product Managers to refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions;
- Lead regional forecast reviews to review forecasts with subsidiaries/General managers
- Interact with Production Planning to communicate Demand changes;
- Input forecast data into IFS ERP to enable Master Scheduling
- Analysis of sales v forecast on all products to provide input to the S&OP.
- Own the Demand review aspect of the S&OP process.
- Provide information to support in S&OP sign off.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
- To be responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate system data relevant to the role.
Qualifications
Standardisation/lmprovem ent
- It is expected that the post holder will be able to support any ongoing projects, such as IFS improvement opportunities, that impact Supply Chain.
- Develop skills and usage of IFS ERP
- Support in the implementation demand planning improvement initiatives.
- Ensure there are documented procedures for all Demand planning processes.
Communication
Good written and verbal communication is essential - must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
- Be able to effectively communicate forecast/demand changes to ensure relevant stakeholders can understand and sign of periodic forecasts.
- Be able to challenge opinions based on knowledge & experience, which will involve communicating an alternative solution to the issue being discussed.
- Will be expected to report on progress of work, problems encountered, and solutions implemented.
- To disseminate knowledge gained during previous work experiences, private study and training to contribute to the knowledge of colleagues.
- To attend, and contribute fully, in various discussions/meetings within the business.
Additional Information
- The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Company.
- Flexibility is expected within the company to ensure each department/section works efficiently.
- Co-ordinate workload and support the objectives set by the Line Manager to ensure that operational objectives of the department are met and delivered within agreed timescales.
Personal Development
- Be fully trained in all required skills and participate in necessary training and development in order to achieve this.
- Participate in the IPD process and give feedback on performance.
- Provide training support to other personnel within the company as required
- Identify training needs and raise these with your line manager.
Top Skills
What We Do
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.
LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.
LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community.
LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
