Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Demand Planner to improve sales predictability for 700 products across multiple sales channels. The role involves collaborating with key stakeholders and utilizing advanced planning systems to optimize inventory and forecast accuracy. Applicants should have 2+ years of supply chain experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning).
• Experience with planning systems like FuturMaster and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate volume demand plans for specific segments.
• Maintain data quality in planning systems.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems aptitude

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Castle Cary

Salary: £31,900–£35,900 dependent on experience

Benefits: Company performance bonus

Hours: Mon-Fri

Employment 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 to positively impact customer service levels and support inventory optimization.

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
• Aptitude for working with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Demand function to create accurate volume demand plans for specific segments and customers, covering short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with key account managers during forecast alignment meetings
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and route-to-market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, measure deviations, identify root causes, 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
• Be part of a purpose-driven company building a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing beloved brands like M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, and many more. We also care for half the world’s pets through our nutrition, health, and services businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries, guided by The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.