Demand Planner
Clitheroe, UK (Hybrid Working)
We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team, supporting our Hot Eat Desserts (HED) and Soup categories. This is a fast-paced and hands‑on role where you will play a critical part in delivering accurate demand forecasts that support excellent customer service, efficient manufacturing, and minimal waste.
Based in Clitheroe, this hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days per week on site, with occasional travel to other UK locations.
The Role
As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for producing accurate, reliable, and unbiased demand forecasts across short, medium, and long‑term horizons. You will manage fast‑moving SKUs with short shelf lives, responding to frequent daily and weekly demand changes.
Working closely with Commercial, Supply Planning, Category teams, and customers, you will ensure demand plans align with operational realities and business goals.
This role is hands‑on, dynamic, and critical to operational performance, with the opportunity to drive improvements in forecasting processes and supply chain planning.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting & Demand Management
* Own the end-to-end demand forecast for Hot Eat Desserts and Soup at SKU, customer, and category level
* Manage daily and weekly demand fluctuations, including promotional uplift, customer orders, and EPOS trends
* Produce and maintain statistical and consensus forecasts across daily, weekly, and monthly horizons
* Monitor and challenge forecast accuracy and bias, identifying root causes of deviations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with Supply, Production Planning, and Site teams in Clitheroe and Grimsby
* Partner with Commercial and Category teams to understand promotions, new product launches, and delists
* Contribute insights and data to S&OP / IBP meetings
Data & Systems
* Maintain data integrity across forecasting systems and tools
* Analyse EPOS data, shipments, phasing, and run rates to ensure demand plans reflect true customer demand
* Identify and escalate data anomalies or system issues
* Support continuous improvement in forecasting processes and KPI dashboards
Performance & Reporting
* Track and analyse forecast accuracy and bias across SKUs, customers, and categories
* Provide actionable insights to improve forecasting performance
* Highlight risks and opportunities relating to inventory, service levels, and production capacity
What We’re Looking For
Experience
* 2–5 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles
* Experience in FMCG, chilled, or short shelf‑life environments preferred
* Experience managing high‑volatility product categories
Skills & Capabilities
* Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
* Advanced Excel and data analysis capability (experience with forecasting tools preferred)
* Highly organised with the ability to manage daily operational changes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Education
* A-Level or Degree level qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid role – around 3 days per week on site in Clitheroe or Grimsby
* Occasional travel to other UK sites may be required
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a collaborative team in a business that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We encourage our teams to challenge existing ways of working and explore new ideas that strengthen our value chain and deliver better outcomes for customers.
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