Strategic FMCG Demand Planner - Data-Driven Forecasts

Whitworths Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast orders and support the Supply Chain and Factory in meeting customer demand. The role involves maximizing forecast accuracy, analyzing data, and recommending changes to improve supply chain efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand planning, particularly in the FMCG sector, and a good knowledge of order management. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Workplace pension

Family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a demand planning role.
• Experience in the FMCG industry with supply chain focus.
• Good understanding of collaborative working practices.

Responsibilities

• Forecast changes using customer data and distribution information.
• Deliver and communicate robust forecasts.
• Monitor product design performance.
• Lead fortnightly forecast review meetings.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecast accuracy

Order management processes

Data analysis

Collaborative working practices

Tools

Retail Link

Job description

A leading food company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast orders and support the Supply Chain and Factory in meeting customer demand. The role involves maximizing forecast accuracy, analyzing data, and recommending changes to improve supply chain efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in demand planning, particularly in the FMCG sector, and a good knowledge of order management. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and family-friendly policies.