Demand Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Demand Planner to work closely with the senior demand planner on forecasting for multiple products across various sales channels. The ideal candidate will have over two years of supply chain experience and be proficient in planning systems while also having strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Access to industry-leading learning and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience in demand or supply planning.
• Proficiency with planning systems and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical skills focusing on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate volume demand plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Facilitate demand reviews and ensure forecast alignment.
• Track forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analysis

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 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
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate volume demand plans for segments and customers across short, medium, and long-term horizons
• Facilitate demand reviews with account managers, ensuring forecast alignment through the S&OP process
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate process improvements to reduce cycle times

What can you expect from Mars?

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

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 without regard to sex, race, religion, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.