Demand Planner (12 month FTC)
About the Role
We're looking for a curious, enthusiastic and data-driven Demand Planner to join our Demand Planning team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with data, enjoys solving problems and wants to play a key role in improving how planning is done across the business.
As we begin implementing a new planning system, you'll have the opportunity to support forecasting, reporting, system development and process improvement activities, helping to shape the future of planning within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain customer and product demand forecasts.
- Analyse sales and forecast data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Monitor forecast changes and highlight significant movements.
- Produce reporting, dashboards and planning insights.
- Support NPD and portfolio planning activities.
- Work collaboratively with Commercial, Procurement, Operations and Logistics teams.
- Support planning system implementation, testing and process development.
- Drive continuous improvement across planning and reporting processes.
About You
- You love working with data and turning numbers into insights.
- You're naturally curious and enjoy finding solutions to problems.
- You're comfortable working in a changing environment and embracing new ways of working.
- You have strong Excel and analytical skills.
- You communicate confidently with stakeholders across the business.
- You have excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
Desirable
- Experience within Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain or a similar analytical role.
- Knowledge of planning or forecasting systems.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools.
- FMCG or food manufacturing experience.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a growing Demand function at an exciting stage of its development. You'll gain exposure to forecasting, analytics, planning systems and business improvement initiatives while helping build a more integrated planning approach across the business.
We're looking for someone who is curious, data-driven and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of planning, not just maintain a forecast!
