Strategic Demand Planner – UK & Ireland

MGA Entertainment, Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company seeks a Demand Planner to take ownership of forecasting and demand analysis. The ideal candidate will develop accurate demand forecasts and work collaboratively across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. Key responsibilities include monitoring forecast accuracy, analyzing market trends, and leading the demand review process. The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience with tools like D365 and Power BI. This position offers a strategic opportunity to influence business outcomes and drive success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Background in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and convert insights into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Monitor sell-in and sell-through performance.
• Prepare and present insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical capability

Influencing stakeholders

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

D365

Power BI

Logility

Excel

Job description

A leading entertainment company seeks a Demand Planner to take ownership of forecasting and demand analysis. The ideal candidate will develop accurate demand forecasts and work collaboratively across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. Key responsibilities include monitoring forecast accuracy, analyzing market trends, and leading the demand review process. The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience with tools like D365 and Power BI. This position offers a strategic opportunity to influence business outcomes and drive success.