Demand Planner (12 month FTC) - #2169944

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!