Demand Planner

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in foodservice distribution in Northern Ireland seeks a Demand Planner to ensure product availability and support commercial strategy. The ideal candidate will excel in forecasting, maintain supplier relationships, and analyze sales data. This position offers strong career development within a large organization and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Strong benefits

Career growth opportunities

State of the art facilities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proactive, organised, and analytical professional.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work weekends and outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast and order products to support sales.
• Reduce excess stock while minimising waste.
• Build relationships with suppliers for effective product supply.
• Collaborate on promotions and forward buys.
• Analyse sales data to drive profitability.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent IT skills (Excel essential)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible, problem-solving mindset

Tools

ERP/MRP system experience

Job description

Demand Planner (Co. Antrim)

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a global leader in foodservice distribution to recruit multiple Demand Planners for their growing team in Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organisation with brilliant career development opportunities!

The Role

As Demand Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability within the distribution network to support commercial strategy and deliver exceptional service to customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and detail-driven individual to join a strong leader in the food and drink industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast and order products to support sales and maximise availability.
• Reduce excess stock holding while minimising mark-downs, waste, and overstocks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective product supply.
• Collaborate with management on promotions and forward buys.
• Analyse sales data and reports to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Support the replenishment function in achieving and exceeding targets.

About You

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel essential; ERP/MRP system experience desirable, with training provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays and outside of standard office hours when required.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a large organisation with strong benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a market-leading organisation.
• Work in state of the art facilities
• A culture that values customer focus, collaboration, and innovation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935495

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