My client, an international FMCG distributor, are looking for a Demand Planner/Analyst to join their bustling team, who are based in Bristol. Generation and ownership of demand forecasts - using both historical data, seasonal trends, and sales intelligence - to deliver an accurate, assumption-based plan. Delivery of a highly detailed short-term horizon forecast for production scheduling, updated daily. Preparation of fact-based analysis of forecast performance and month on month changes, for weekly and monthly reviews. Work collaboratively with Sales and Retail colleagues, as per the S&OP process, to align the company on a single sales forecast. Utilise your analysis of trends, sales cycles, and market analysis to provide key demand input into the new product development, sign off and launch process. Liaise with our largest customers to drive a collaborative forecasting approach to smooth out unnecessary demand fluctuations. Management of promotions, range changes, case size changes, and other projects. Provide cover and assistance for other Supply Chain roles and projects This is a hybrid role based 2/3 days in the office, just outside of Bristol. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates