UKI Demand Planning Manager

## UKI Demand Planning Manager Apply:
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October 14, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R-562
** Life tastes better with ice cream
** With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‐play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.  

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‐performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
** Role : UK Demand Planning Manager
**** Work Level : 2C
** The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.

Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!  
** The role
** UKIE Ice Cream Demand Planning Manager is local lead role responsible to balance the triangle Cash / Cost / Service by giving correct input in demand and ensuring successful execution in market. This role is responsible for local E2E demand and supply planning process, leading local collaboration with the service provider (HUB) on short term supply and enhancing the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP) for UKIE Ice Cream business.

UKIE Ice Cream Demand Planning Manager is leading the demand forecasting process and ensures alignment between commercial, supply chain, and finance teams. This role is critical in driving forecast accuracy, ensuring right service levels, optimizing inventory levels, minimizing business waste and supporting strategic decision-making to meet customer demand efficiently.

This role is vital in ensuring that the company can meet customer demand efficiently while minimizing costs & cash and maximizing service levels.  
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* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Forecast Management:
Develop and maintain accurate short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using machine learning models / AI driven forecasting tools, market intelligence, and cross-functional inputs.
* S&OP Leadership:
Lead the demand planning component of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment across commercial, supply, and finance functions.

* Collaboration:

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather insights on promotions, product launches, and market trends. Lead the link to service provider teams for short term service as well as demand planning.
* Performance Monitoring:
Track forecast accuracy and bias; implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast reliability.
* Service and Inventory Optimization:
Support inventory planning by balancing service levels, working capital, and supply constraints while minimizing business waste.
* Data & Systems:
Leverage planning tools (FEU,…