Demand Planner

Job Description

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team, they will be responsible for all forecasting activities associated with a defined set of customers and products. Create and maintain forecast models, management information and be the key liaison for customer supply chain, working closely with Commercial and SOP teams.

• Collaborate with Commercial to maintain timely and accurate 18 month rolling forecast at multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons as part of a demand planning function for your portfolio of SKUs and customers.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• In close co-operation with the Commercial teams, create, monitor and revise forecasts for all or part of the Snacks portfolio ensuring accuracy measures are met and continuously improved.
• Establish close working relationships with key customers in order to improve forecasts and optimise inbound supply, including regular customer facing reviews. Maintain a collaborative approach to forecasting to maximise benefits for both parties.
• Actively participate in Integrated Business Planning meetings generating reports and providing demand projections for the horizon, analysed by working with Sales, Marketing and Finance.
• Ensure due diligence and rigour in IBP Forecast Challenge meetings.
• Analyse trends and promotional volumes to make adjustments and recommendations to cross functional groups where necessary.
• Maximise customer service level via effective liaison with the production planning team and monitoring of daily forecast/demand.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organisation in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new product, and product phase-out.
• Maintain integrity demand planning systems and software.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports and KPI’s pertaining to demand planning process.

• Strong Analytical Skills / Numerate
• Excellent Communication and Facilitation Skills
• Ability to Work with Large Amounts of Complex Data

• Work experience in a supply chain planning environment.
• Experience in FMCG supply chain preferred.
• Broad knowledge of forecasting, product distribution, and inventory control.
• Good IT skills, including advanced Excel.
• Maths or Business qualifications an advantage.

Hybrid Role - 2 to 3 days on site

• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more!