Demand Planner

Job description

Demand Planner

About the Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and proactive Demand Planner to take ownership of forecasting across our categories.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will manage high-volume, short shelf-life products with frequent demand fluctuations. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring accurate forecasting to support customer service, optimise production, and minimise waste.

You’ll collaborate closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Category teams, helping to shape a robust and responsive demand plan across short, medium, and long-term horizons.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Demand Management

• Own end-to-end demand forecasting at SKU, customer, and category level
• Manage short-term volatility including promotions, customer orders, and EPOS trends
• Develop and maintain statistical and consensus forecasts (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identifying root causes and improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)

• Partner with Supply, Production Planning, and site teams to align plans with operational capacity
• Work closely with Commercial and Category teams on promotions, NPD, and product changes
• Contribute to S&OP / IBP processes with data-driven insights

Data & Systems (15%)

• Maintain data accuracy across forecasting tools and systems
• Analyse EPOS, shipments, and demand patterns
• Identify and resolve data issues and anomalies
• Support continuous improvement of forecasting tools and processes

Performance & Reporting (10%)

• Track and report forecast accuracy and bias
• Provide actionable insights to improve performance
• Highlight risks and opportunities related to inventory, service, and capacity

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with data to influence decisions.

Experience & Skills:

• 2–5 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain
• Experience in FMCG, chilled, or short shelf-life products is highly desirable
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills (experience with forecasting tools preferred)
• Proven ability to manage high-volatility product categories

Key Attributes:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge data
• Highly organised and comfortable with fast-changing priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Curious, proactive, and open to driving continuous improvement

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role around 3 days per week in the office
• Travel across UK sites required
• Flexibility to support other categories as business needs evolve

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a business where demand planning plays a critical role in operational success. You’ll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to influence how forecasting is done across the value chain.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grimsby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English