Demand Planner

Compass Point Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planner to support UK and European production operations. The role is pivotal within the supply chain team, responsible for accurate demand forecasts, inventory management, and ensuring materials meet customer demands. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in demand planning, is analytical, proactive, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for progression in a growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in demand planning or production planning.
• Strong understanding of S&OP and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate demand forecasts for production planning.
• Coordinate with global teams to align demand and maintain inventory.
• Monitor inventory and support operational efficiency.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Job description

Job Title: Demand Planner (J36933)

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Sector: Supply Chain

Job Ref: J36933

Published: about 1 month ago

Expiry Date: 2026-02-15

Start Date: 2025-12-08

Contact: Brigita Seveliovaite

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone: [phone]

Compass Point Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly growing business in Suffolk, who are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support both UK and European production operations. This is a pivotal role within the supply chain team, responsible for forecasting, inventory management, and ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand efficiently.

We're looking for someone analytical, proactive, and confident in decision‑making, with a service oriented mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate demand forecasts across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging to support production and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with global S&OP teams to align demand, maintain performance metrics, and ensure inventory levels are accurate.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers and manage stock transactions across UK and European sites.
• Monitor inventory to maintain operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Support production planning activities to ensure materials are available to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Prepare regular analysis and performance reports for management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify products approaching expiry and work with global teams on rework, redistribution, or utilisation strategies to minimise waste.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimise processes and resolve supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems to ensure data integrity.
• Contribute insights and recommendations in weekly and monthly planning meetings.

Experience & Skills Required

• 5+ years' experience in demand planning, supply chain, or production planning, ideally within a multi-site or high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, S&OP, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working across functions, cultures, and international teams.
• Proactive and experienced in contributing to or leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Kaizen).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis tools).
• Knowledge of import processes, customs requirements, or international supply chain operations is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for progression within a growing company.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free onsite parking.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

If you're a data-driven planner looking to make a real impact on supply chain performance and production efficiency, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply today!