Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Demand Planner for a reputable food manufacturing company in Callington, Cornwall. In this on-site role, you will create and manage forecast models, collaborate with various departments, and ensure accurate demand planning. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in forecasting methodologies and scheduling, along with excellent organisational skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus excellent bonus package

On the job training and development opportunities

Shift premiums for alternative hours worked

Retirement savings plan with life assurance

Private Medical after qualifying period

Free parking

On-site gym

Subsidised canteen

Savings scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Long service awards

Responsibilities

• Build and manage short-term forecasts, ensuring accuracy.
• Analyse sales trends and promotions to improve forecast reliability.
• Collaborate with departments to align demand planning.
• Coordinate seasonal and new product planning.
• Create and publish KPIs for forecast accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and systems

Experience of constraint planning and scheduling

Previous planning or scheduling experience

Data and statistical analysis

Strong presentation skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Job description

Overview

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 permanent role working Monday to Friday 06:30am to 4:30pm.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus an excellent bonus package
• 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 (free to use)
• Subsidised canteen
• Savings scheme
• Free eye care vouchers (if using a PC)
• Long service awards
• Other benefits

Role summary

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

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 with a long-standing and reputable company, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.