Demand Planner
West London
Food Manufacturing
£50,000 - £55,000
Please note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options.
If you're the kind of Demand Planner who doesn't just update forecasts, but challenges them - this will interest you.
I'm hiring for a major UK food manufacturer with a strong portfolio across a variety of categories. Big volumes. Recognisable brands. Serious retail exposure.
This isn't a “keep the spreadsheet ticking” role.
You'll sit at the centre of Commercial, NPD and Supply Chain, owning short, mid and long-term forecasts in a fast-paced, short shelf-life environment.
What you'll be responsible for:
* Building and refining accurate forecasts using SAP.
* Adjusting for seasonality, promotions, customer dynamics and supply constraints
* Analysing demand patterns daily, weekly and monthly
* Leading forecast conversations within S&OP
* Modelling promo impact and NPD launches
* Tracking forecast accuracy, bias and adherence to plan
* Improving processes, data quality and system utilisation
You'll need:
1. 3+ years in Demand Planning within FMCG (short shelf life is ideal)
2. Strong SAP APO experience
3. Advanced Excel capability (modelling, scenario analysis, data...