Demand Planner, Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Location: Uxbridge

We’re looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team, driving forecast accuracy and supporting business decision-making across a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term demand forecasts
• Use SAP APO to generate and optimise demand plans
• Analyse sales trends, seasonality and customer demand patterns
• Support the S&OP process through forecasting, scenario modelling and risk analysis
• Partner with Commercial and NPD teams to evaluate promotions, launches and customer opportunities
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and planning KPIs
• Deliver insights and recommendations to support supply chain and commercial decisions
• Drive continuous improvements in planning systems, reporting and processes

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in Demand Planning, ideally within FMCG, food or chilled products
• Strong knowledge of SAP APO Demand Planning
• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities

Desirable

• Experience with S&OP or IBP processes
• Knowledge of SAP IBP, Anaplan, OMP or similar planning tools
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Operations or a related discipline