About The Role
Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Private health scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Experience annual pay reviews
* Profit related pay
* Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a highly analytical and commercially aware Demand Planner to join our Planning team. In this role, you’ll create and maintain accurate demand forecasts, collaborate closely with Commercial and Retail partners, and play a key part in ensuring product availability, minimising waste, and supporting business performance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working cross‑functionally, and turning data into actionable insights.
* Develop and maintain short‑term demand forecasts (0–5 weeks) using Relex, incorporating sales updates, promotions and retailer intelligence.
* Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing and retailer contacts to understand demand drivers and ensure accurate and aligned forecast plans.
* Review historical sales trends, analyse demand patterns, and evaluate forecast accuracy to drive continuous improvement.
* Coordinate planning for promotions, seasonal activity and NPD, ensuring accurate communication and KPI reporting.
* Work closely with Production Planning to communicate customer requirements and support planning, MRP, and holiday cover when required.
The Ideal Candidate
* Strong analytical skills with experience in data or statistical analysis and advanced Excel capability.
* Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills, with confidence in customer‑facing discussions.
* Organised and detail‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately at pace.
* Experience in forecasting, planning or scheduling within a manufacturing or FMCG environment (desirable).
* Knowledge of planning systems such as Relex, Aurora/System 21, or machine‑learning forecasting tools (desirable).
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!
About Us
Samworth Brothers is a fourth‑generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best‑known retailers to produce high‑quality own‑label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well‑invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.
At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well‑established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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