Data-Driven Demand Planner – FMCG Growth

Advocate Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Group is supporting an international drinks business from its Oxford-based Planning team. They are seeking a proactive Demand Planner who can learn quickly and apply data-driven forecasting to improve stock availability and forecast accuracy.

You’ll work with Sales, Marketing and Supply Planning to analyse data, build forecasts and support monthly planning cycles. A degree is beneficial, and Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 18 months+ experience in supply chain, planning, or data-focused roles.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with numbers and data.
• Analytical mindset with ability to spot trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and confidence to collaborate with different teams.
• Interest in developing a career in demand planning and forecasting within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, customer and historical data to build and maintain demand forecasts.
• Use Excel to interpret data, identify trends and flag supply or stock issues.
• Coordinate with Sales, Account Management and marketing on demand changes and promotions.
• Support monthly planning processes and customer forecast reviews.
• Collaborate with production, supply planning and logistics to ensure stock availability.
• Produce reports to inform business decisions and challenge forecast assumptions where needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Cross‑functional communication

Career growth potential

Education

Degree beneficial

Tools

Excel

Job description

Advocate Group is supporting an international drinks business from its Oxford-based Planning team. They are seeking a proactive Demand Planner who can learn quickly and apply data-driven forecasting to improve stock availability and forecast accuracy.

You’ll work with Sales, Marketing and Supply Planning to analyse data, build forecasts and support monthly planning cycles. A degree is beneficial, and Excel skills are essential for success in this role.