Global Demand Planner - Forecast & Collaboration

pladis Foods Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bakery company is seeking a Demand Planner to work in Carlisle. You will be responsible for maintaining forecast accuracy and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, expertise in Excel, and the ability to negotiate effectively. This role offers competitive benefits including a health cash plan, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Cash Plan

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

25 days + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Volunteering day

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of supplier-customer engagement and supply chain planning processes.
• Ability to run forecast review meetings.
• Experience in working for an FMCG manufacturer.
• Full awareness of Sales & Operational Planning Processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify short/medium/long-term trends in forecasts.
• Conduct weekly demand review meetings.
• Maintain accuracy of promotional forecasts.
• Maintain master data in forecasting tool.

Skills

Highly numerate and analytical

Strong Excel capability

Negotiation skills at a Senior level

Ability to prioritize workload

Effective with cross-functional teams

Tools

Demand planning forecast management tool

Job description

A leading global bakery company is seeking a Demand Planner to work in Carlisle. You will be responsible for maintaining forecast accuracy and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, expertise in Excel, and the ability to negotiate effectively. This role offers competitive benefits including a health cash plan, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.