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Location: Uxbridge
Purpose of the Role
Working with the Commercial, NPD and Marketing stakeholders to develop, maintain, and improve accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts.
Optimise utilisation of SAP APO (DP/SNP modules) to enhance forecast reliability and streamline planning.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Forecasting & Planning Develop, maintain, and improve accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts.
Use SAP APO to generate statistical forecasts, adjust for seasonality, customer dynamics, and supply constraints.
Analyse daily, weekly, and monthly demand patterns to optimise forecast accuracy in fast-paced, short shelf-life environments.
Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Category Management, and Supply Teams to align on forecast assumptions.
Data Analysis & Reporting Build advanced forecasting and performance models using Excel (including pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, macros/VBA if needed).
Track and report key demand planning KPIs such as forecast accuracy and adherence to S&OP sales plan.
Provide insight-based recommendations on trends, risks, and opportunities impacting the demand plan.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Support S&OP processes by presenting forecast updates, risk assessments, and scenario modelling.
Partner with Commercial teams to assess promotional impact, NPD launches, and customer-specific requirements.
Systems & Process Improvement
Optimise utilisation of SAP APO (DP/SNP modules) to enhance forecast reliability and streamline planning.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
Support system upgrades, data quality improvements, and digital transformation projects within the supply chain.
Other ad hoc duties and projects as required by the business.
Skills & Experience Required Proven experience (typically 3-5+ years) in demand planning within FMCG, ideally involving fresh/chilled products.
Strong proficiency in SAP APO (Demand Planning).
Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, complex formulas, scenario analysis, and data automation.
Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented approach to problem solving.
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of complexity and variability.
Why Join Us? Very competitive salary
Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme
Free will writing service
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Please note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options .
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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