Demand Planner

Weise Employment; Callington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company based in Callington is seeking a Demand Planner. This permanent on-site role involves creating and maintaining forecast models for products, collaborating with various departments, and managing short-term forecasts. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in demand planning and scheduling, specifically within food manufacturing. The company offers a competitive salary with an excellent bonus package including benefits like on-site gym access and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

On the job training and development opportunities

Shift premiums for alternative hours

Retirement savings plan with life assurance

Private Medical care

Free parking

On site gym

Subsidised canteen

Free eye care vouchers

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Build and manage short-term forecasts ensuring accuracy.
• Analyse sales trends and promotions to improve forecast reliability.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and retailers for alignment.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish KPIs including forecast accuracy.
• Support Production Planning and MRP alignment.
• Coordinate seasonal and promotional planning.

Skills

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems

Experience of constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing

Previous planning or scheduling experience

Data and statistical analysis

Strong presentation skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Job description

Job Description

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner for an established and successful food manufacturing company based in Callington, Cornwall.

This is an on-site based permanent role working Monday to Friday 06.30am to 430pm . This role also includes a Competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package such as;

On the job training and development opportunities, shift premiums for alternative hours worked (if applicable), retirement savings plan (with 4 x salary life assurance), Aviva Private Medical (after qualifying period), free parking, on site gym which is free to use, subsidised canteen, savings scheme, free eye care vouchers (if using a PC), long service awards and other benefits too!

This is an instrumental role as a Demand Planner that will see you creating and maintaining forecast models for products and customers by ensuring business intelligence and forecast information is gathered from various departments. You will also liaise with retailers and customers for general demands and promotional plans

Experience and skills required for a Demand Planner :

• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems
• Experience of constraint planning and scheduling within food manufacturing
• Previous planning or scheduling experience
• Data and statistical analysis
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Experience required :

• Build and manage short-term forecasts (weeks 0–5), ensuring accuracy
• Analyse sales trends, demand drivers, and promotions to improve forecast reliability.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and retailers to align demand planning.
• Coordinate seasonal, promotional, and new product (NPD) planning and evaluation.
• Create and publish KPIs, including forecast accuracy and promotional performance.
• Support Production Planning and MRP alignment, providing cover when needed.

If you are keen on progressing your career for a long–standing and reputable company, earning a competitive salary with please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.