Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Butleigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to work closely with a senior planner in delivering accurate forecasts for a diverse range of products. This permanent role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, requiring strong analytical skills and supply chain experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including a performance bonus.

Benefits

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience in demand or supply planning.
• Experience with planning systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on demand plans for various segments and customers.
• Facilitate demand review meetings and maintain data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner

• Location: Castle Cary
• Salary: £31,900 - £35,900 dependent on experience
• Company performance bonus
• Hours: Mon-Fri
• Type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to help deliver an accurate forecast for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. Improving predictability of sales volumes will positively impact customer service levels and support inventory optimisation.

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning)
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholder management experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience working with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Demand function to create accurate demand plans for specific segments and customers, covering short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand review meetings with key account managers to ensure forecast alignment
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify improvements and automate manual processes to reduce cycle time

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company building a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more. We also care for half of the world's pets through our nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. Our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our 130,000 associates daily.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.