Are you a talented Demand Planning professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for optimising stock performance? An established FMCG business is seeking a Demand Planning Controller to lead their planning team and drive improvements across forecasting, inventory management, and supplier performance.
This is a hands-on operational role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day problem solving.
The Role
As the Demand Planning Controller, you’ll manage a small team of Demand Planners, taking full ownership of stock management across a broad product portfolio. You’ll ensure product availability to meet customer demand while reducing overstock and improving efficiency.
You’ll also play a key role in reviewing and refining business processes, embedding a new ERP system (Microsoft Business Central), and collaborating closely with Sales, Commercial, and Operations teams to strengthen forecasting and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team of Demand Planners to deliver strong stock control and accurate reporting.
• Take ownership of all stock management processes, ensuring availability while minimising excess.
• Review and approve forecasts, including for promotions and new product launches.
• Manage supplier relationships, balancing lead times and order quantities for optimal stock levels.
• Review and enhance planning processes to make full use of Business Central.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Commercial, and Operations to align supply and demand.
• Track and report supplier performance (OTIF) and oversee supplier invoice approvals.
About You
• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management, ideally within an FMCG or consumer goods environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing or developing a small team.
• Excellent analytical and organisational abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, balancing accuracy with agility.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems is an advantage.