Strategic Demand Planner - 12-Month FTC (FMCG)

McBride plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international FMCG business in Manchester is seeking a Demand Planner for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves maintaining data within the APO/IBP forecasting system, adjusting historical sales for accurate forecasting, and conducting demand reviews with Account Managers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, and be comfortable with complex IT systems. Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor or equivalent experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical competencies required.
• Comfortable with complex IT systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data within the APO/IBP forecasting system.
• Adjust historical sales for statistical forecasting.
• Review APO/IBP alerts weekly and resolve high priority alerts.
• Validate start forecast volumes and manage control week.
• Carry out demand reviews with Account Managers.

Skills

Numerical competencies

Analytical competencies

Understanding of statistical forecasting techniques

Good knowledge of Excel

Good knowledge of Word

Good knowledge of Outlook

Education

Bachelor or equivalent experience

Job description

An international FMCG business in Manchester is seeking a Demand Planner for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves maintaining data within the APO/IBP forecasting system, adjusting historical sales for accurate forecasting, and conducting demand reviews with Account Managers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, and be comfortable with complex IT systems. Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and proficiency in Excel are essential.