Demand & Production Analyst South Down Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Demand & Production Analyst for their growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where data, planning, and operational efficiency are central to business success. The successful candidate will play a key role in production scheduling, stock planning, reporting, and operational analysis to ensure customer demand is achieved efficiently and cost-effectively. What you will receive Circa £40k depending on experience Opportunity to join a growing and successful business Career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects Your day to day: Creating and managing daily and weekly production schedules Analysing production and operational data to support business decisions Monitoring stock levels and coordinating material requirements Working closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams Producing KPI reports relating to efficiency, waste, downtime, and service levels Supporting forecasting and demand planning activities Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies Maintaining accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation Your essential ingredients Previous experience within production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Advanced Excel skills Experience working with ERP/MRP systems Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills across operational teams Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable Interested in finding out more? Contact Paul Muir for a confidential discussion on, or submit an updated CV via the link on the page. By applying for this role, you accept the terms of processing. Please find our privacy policy on our website. As a specialist recruiter within Food Manufacturing/FMCG with over 8years' experience, I recruit Production & Operations professionals at all levels across Northern Ireland. Skills: Data Analyst Production Planning Operational data Stock planning ADZN1_NI