Demand Planner

Butler Rose Ltd; Callington; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company based in Callington is looking for a Demand Planner to join their team. You will be key in shaping supply chain strategies through accurate forecasting and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in planning within food manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with forecasting systems. The role offers a salary of £33,000 along with a benefits package, including pension and health schemes, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Profit related pay

Annual pay reviews

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or scheduling, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage forecasts using MRP and other planning tools.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams and retailers on promotional and seasonal planning.
• Analyse historical sales trends to refine forecast models.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to reconcile forecast variances.
• Support production planning and MRP processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Familiarity with forecasting methodologies

Organizational skills

Tools

Relex

Aurora/System 21

Job description

Demand Planner

Callington

Permanent | £33,000 + Benefits

4 day working week (Friday to Monday) 6.30am - 4pm

The Opportunity

Butler Rose are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Demand Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to play a pivotal role in shaping supply chain strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate forecast models, working closely with Commercial, Sales, Marketing teams and major UK retailers to ensure demand plans are aligned and business performance targets are met. Your contribution will directly support improved forecast accuracy, reduced waste, and enhanced customer service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage forecasts using MRP and other planning tools.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams and retailers on promotional and seasonal planning.
• Analyse historical sales trends and demand drivers to refine forecast models.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to reconcile forecast variances.
• Support production planning and MRP processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning systems and processes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in planning or scheduling, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with forecasting methodologies and systems (Relex, Aurora/System 21).
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• £33,000 per annum.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private health scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Profit related pay.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, fourth‑generation family business and a leading name in UK food manufacturing. They produce high‑quality own‑label products for many of the UK's most recognised retailers, alongside their portfolio of well‑loved consumer brands. With over 10,000 employees across multiple well‑invested sites nationwide, they offer both the stability of a large group and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This role offers the chance to join an inclusive and collaborative culture where people are genuinely valued, and personal accountability and pride in work are encouraged.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.