Demand Planner

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy brand in the UK is seeking a Demand Planner to develop effective forecast models and maintain an accurate demand plan. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and proven experience in demand forecasting within the FMCG sector. You'll collaborate with various teams to align forecasts with business strategies. This role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary and extensive benefits including bonuses and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Contribution Scheme

Employee discounts and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Proven demand forecasting experience in FMCG.
• Excellent analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective forecast models based on trends and demand patterns.
• Maintain an accurate demand plan using current systems.
• Align sales forecasts with marketing and promotional activities.
• Monitor significant changes in sales forecasts.

Skills

Demand forecasting experience in FMCG

Excellent analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

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Department: Logistics & Supply Chain & Transport

Location: Manchester, ENG, GB, M17 1TU

We're Hiring: Demand Planner

Location: Manchester / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site.

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday–Friday (40 hours)

Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities.

If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian’s most chosen dairy brand, Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Demand Planner position.

What you’ll do

• Develop effective forecast models based on trends and demand patterns for the short, medium and long term basis for the portfolio of products (including existing & new skus)
• Analyse and maintain an accurate demand plan utilising current systems
• Work closely with Customers to develop insight to improve ongoing forecasting accuracy in the short to medium term
• Work closely with colleagues in the Commercial, Finance and Marketing teams to align the sales forecast for key activities including Promotions, New Product launches and Seasonal events
• Propose and implement solutions to continually improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts and business strategies and conduct monthly forecast review sessions

What you’ll bring

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Demand forecasting experience in FMCG
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to build effective business relationships with customers and other functions at all levels via excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk