Demand & Logistics Planner

Quorn Foods group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Leeds is seeking a Demand & Logistics Planner to oversee customer demand plans and enhance forecasting accuracy. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, including Sales and Logistics, to identify risks and opportunities in supply and inventory management. A strong background in demand planning and proficiency in SAP and Excel are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and a mix of on-site and remote work options, promoting a sustainable future for consumers.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days Annual Leave

Pension and Life Assurance Schemes

Health & Wellbeing support

Free Quorn products on-site

Qualifications

• Background in demand planning and supply chain principles.
• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand plan for customers and develop robust forecasts.
• Lead Demand Review within the S&OP cycle.
• Work closely with Sales and Supply Planning teams.

Skills

Demand planning processes

Inventory management

SAP reporting

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

S&OP/IBP framework knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Demand & Logistics Planner and help deliver accurate, insight-driven forecasts that underpin service, inventory health and cost efficiency across our supply network.

What you'll be responsible for

• Own the demand plan for a selection of customers or markets, developing robust weekly and monthly forecasts that incorporate base demand, promotions, events, NPD and delists.
• Lead the Demand Review within the S&OP cycle, challenging assumptions, highlighting risks and opportunities, and providing clear insights that translate directly into implications for supply, inventory and service.
• Work closely with Sales, Category, Supply Planning, Logistics and Finance, acting as the single, trusted source of truth for demand.
• Depending on experience, broaden to cover logistics planning responsibilities, including deployment, inventory positioning and cost-to-serve optimisation.
• Support initiatives to improve forecasting processes, data quality, planning tools and continuous improvement practices, while contributing clear, visual outputs for senior stakeholders and supporting inventory health across our frozen network.
• This position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2–3 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely when required.

What experience you'll need to have

• Background in demand planning processes, inventory management and supply chain principles
• Demonstrable analysis/system skills with confidence to report from SAP, along with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of working within an S&OP/IBP framework
• Confidence to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders whilst adapting to fast-moving and changing business priorities
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

The recruitment process

• Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful. Our process will involve:
• 1st Stage – 45 mins/1 hour Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Planning & Logistics Manager & Resourcing Partner
• 2nd Stage – further meeting with key functional stakeholders
• If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.

What you'll get in return

• A Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
• Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
• Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
• Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are “Stronger Together”, we aim to “Make Lives Better”, we Think Big & Act With Courage and we “Strive To Be The Best”.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.

All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Recruitment Agencies

Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.

We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.