Demand Management Analyst

Aspion; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Management Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating accurate forecasts using customer sales data and collaborating with customers to enhance service levels. You will lead meetings, troubleshoot supply issues, and identify opportunities within demand plans. With a strong focus on communication and detail, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values employee wellbeing and development. Enjoy generous holidays, a pension scheme, and substantial discounts while contributing to the success of a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Christmas company day off

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Staff discounts on products

Wellbeing support

Health checks and cash plan

Funded training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Community perks and engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or forecasting roles, ideally in FMCG.
• Confident working with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate forecasts in SAP using customer sales data.
• Lead regular meetings with customers to discuss service levels and risks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Demand Planning

SAP Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Demand Management Analyst

Location: Irlam (with some flexibility to work from home)
Salary: GBP25,000 GBP30,000
Hours: Full Time (Monday to Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Use customer sales data (EPOS and shipment history) to create accurate forecasts in SAP
• Work directly with the customer to agree and review promotional forecasts
• Lead regular meetings with the customer to discuss service levels, risks, and forecast changes
• Troubleshoot supply issues and work with internal teams to maintain high service levels
• Run weekly internal forecast meetings and update commercial teams
• Identify risks and opportunities within demand plans to support stock and sales
• Provide basic support across other customer accounts when needed (e.g., holiday cover)
• Work to set KPIs and performance metrics

About You:

• High attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Confident working with customers and cross-functional teams
• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience in demand planning or forecasting roles (ideally in FMCG)
• SAP experience is a plus
• Able to build positive working relationships and manage multiple stakeholders
• Comfortable occasionally visiting customers as part of the role

What s in It for You?

• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
• Christmas company day off
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Big staff discounts on products
• Wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders, EAP & wellbeing app
• Health checks and health cash plan (after qualifying period)
• Funded training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Community perks and engagement

If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below or click apply today.

To Contact Directly:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
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