Demand Planner
About the Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and proactive Demand Planner to take ownership of forecasting across our categories.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will manage high-volume, short shelf-life products with frequent demand fluctuations. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring accurate forecasting to support customer service, optimise production, and minimise waste.
You’ll collaborate closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Category teams, helping to shape a robust and responsive demand plan across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting & Demand Management
* Own end-to-end demand forecasting at SKU, customer, and category level
* Manage short-term volatility including promotions, customer orders, and EPOS trends
* Develop and maintain statistical and consensus forecasts (daily, weekly, monthly)
* Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identifying root causes and improvements
Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)
* Partner with Supply, Production Planning, and site teams to align plans with operational capacity
* Work closely with Commercial and Category teams on promotions, NPD, and product changes
* Contribute to S&OP / IBP processes with data-driven insights
Data & Systems (15%)
* Maintain data accuracy across forecasting tools and systems
* Analyse EPOS, shipments, and demand patterns
* Identify and resolve data issues and anomalies
* Support continuous improvement of forecasting tools and processes
Performance & Reporting (10%)
* Track and report forecast accuracy and bias
* Provide actionable insights to improve performance
* Highlight risks and opportunities related to inventory, service, and capacity
About You
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with data to influence decisions.
Experience & Skills:
* 2–5 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain
* Experience in FMCG, chilled, or short shelf-life products is highly desirable
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills (experience with forecasting tools preferred)
* Proven ability to manage high-volatility product categories
Key Attributes:
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge data
* Highly organised and comfortable with fast-changing priorities
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
* Curious, proactive, and open to driving continuous improvement
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid role around 3 days per week in the office
* Travel across UK sites required
* Flexibility to support other categories as business needs evolve
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a business where demand planning plays a critical role in operational success. You’ll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to influence how forecasting is done across the value chain.